Tag: Societal Impacts
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Major northeastern snowstorms expected to continue with climate change
Climate change is expected to lessen total U.S. snowfall, but it's unlikely to rein in the most powerful nor'easters that pummel the East Coast.
- Climate,
- Weather
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A 1972 solar storm triggered a Vietnam War mystery
In a sign of the far-ranging effects of space weather, new research shows that a major 1972 solar storm caused the explosions of more than two dozen sea mines.
- Sun + Space Weather
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Experts warn of growing risks to heavily populated coastlines
A panel of experts called today for continued research investments to save lives and protect infrastructure in vulnerable coastal areas.
- Government Relations,
- Water,
- Weather
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Attributing the impact of climate change on Florence in near real time
Days before Hurricane Florence collided with the Carolinas, battering them with catastrophic rains and strong winds, scientists were already working to quantify if climate change may have contributed to the storm's characteristics.
- Climate,
- Weather
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Beating the heat in Chicago
With cities facing more extreme heat waves, scientists used NCAR-based WRF-Urban model to study which Chicago neighborhoods would benefit most from green roofs
- Climate,
- Weather