Tag: News Release
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UCAR announces new director of government relations and external engagement
Pamitha Weerasinghe is joining UCAR from the Union of Concerned Scientists, where he served as the senior manager of government affairs. He previously worked for seven years on the staff of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Government Relations
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Alaska thunderstorms may triple with climate change
The number of thunderstorms in Alaska may triple by later this century because of climate change, increasing the risks of widespread flash flooding, landslides, and lightning-induced wildfires.
- Climate,
- Weather
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Ozone pollution levels dropped early in pandemic
Ozone in the lower atmosphere fell by 7% on average across the Northern Hemisphere, new research finds.
- Air Quality
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COVID-19 lockdowns temporarily raised global temperatures
The lockdowns and reduced societal activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic affected emissions of pollutants in ways that slightly warmed the planet for several months last year, according to new research led by NCAR.
- Climate
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New NCAR-Wyoming supercomputer to accelerate scientific discovery
NCAR's next supercomputer will advance Earth system science and help researchers better understand a range of phenomena that affect society.
- Supercomputing