1. climate forecast map, by watershed

    New climate forecasts for watersheds - and the water sector

    Water managers and streamflow forecasters can now access bi-weekly, monthly, and seasonal precipitation and temperature forecasts, broken down by individual watershed.

    • Climate,
    • Water

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  2. Simulated cooling from geoengineering

    New approach to geoengineering simulations is significant step forward

    Using a sophisticated computer model, scientists have demonstrated for the first time that a new research approach to geoengineering could potentially be used to limit Earth’s warming to a specific target while reducing some of the risks and concerns identified in past studies, including uneven cooling of the globe.

    • Climate

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  3. Mount Tambora's caldera

    Future volcanic eruptions could cause more climate disruption

    Major volcanic eruptions in the future have the potential to affect global temperatures and precipitation more dramatically than in the past because of climate change.

    • Climate

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  4. The browning of Rupert Bay, NASA

    Climate change could decrease Sun's ability to disinfect lakes, coastal waters

    An increase in extreme rainfall makes it more difficult for UV light to kill pathogens.

    • Climate,
    • Water

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  5. Collage of areas studied by BRACE

    Quantifying the benefits of cutting carbon

    Scientists from NCAR have partnered with colleagues across the country to quantify the benefits for heat, health, agriculture, and more, of reducing emissions.

    • Climate

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