1. 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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  2. Power boost for volcanoes

    Sulfate gases emitted by the Nabro volcano boosted stratospheric particles and gas across the entire Northern Hemisphere in 2011.

    • Climate,
    • Air Quality

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  3. 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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  4. Hurricane anti-fuel

    Cooler and drier air injected into a hurricane can put the brakes on its growth. Scientists are learning more about how this process works and how forecasters can watch for it.

    • Weather

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  5. Derecho of June 29, 2012

    Derecho in DC: Science and surprise

    A thunderstorm complex that toppled trees and knocked out power from Illinois to the Delaware coast brought to light a weather term with an obscure but intriguing history.

    • Weather

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