1. Tornado near Cherokee, OK, on April 14, 2012

    Summertime, and the twisters are missin'

    Heat and drought are punishing much of the United States right now, but there’s actually some good weather news to report. July 2012 is on track to produce fewer tornadoes than any July on record, and by a long shot.

    • Weather

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  2. Map showing area with reduced carbon emissions

    Reducing traffic at 2008 Olympics yielded large cut in CO2

    The effort to improve air quality during the 2008 summer games enabled researchers to quantify the link between traffic and carbon dioxide.

    • Climate

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  3. Scott Rayder

    UCAR names Scott Rayder as senior advisor for development and partnerships

    Rayder will provide strategic direction on policy issues while pursuing new national and international partnerships.

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  4. Climate change in cities: Vulnerabilities and strengths

    A new meta-analysis highlights the shortcomings of vulnerability studies and points to a more integrative way forward.

    • Climate

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  5. Rows of wind turbines

    Fine-tuning the forecast

    A new forecasting tool boosts the detail and accuracy of short-term wind forecasts, offering another way to increase the efficiency of wind energy production.

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