1. UCAR Magazine

    Three states of water

    States are having to make tough decisions regarding their water use and their interaction with water. NCAR scientists are involved in collaborative projects in Colorado, Louisiana, and Oklahoma to evaluate the long-term effects of today’s decisions.

    • Climate

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    Reservoirs beneath our feet

    One of the largest bodies of water in the United States, the Ogallala Aquifer, lies underground. Crucial to life in the U.S. Great Plains, it's one of many aquifers around the world under stress as water demands increase. Satellite data are now painting a richer picture of how these water stores are evolving.

    • Climate

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  3. Global map showing regions drying by 2090s

    Dry and drier

    Whether you’re looking at the next few weeks or the next few decades, many parts of the United States are likely to face the silent but devastating impacts of drought.

    • Climate

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  4. Expanding seas

    Even if climate mitigation efforts succeed, current warming trends commit us to centuries of sea level rise.

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  5. 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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