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Bushfires, not pandemic lockdowns, had biggest impact on global climate in 2020
The smoke from devastating Australian bushfires cooled the planet in 2020 and pushed tropical thunderstorms northward.
- Climate,
- Weather
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5G wireless networks threaten weather forecasts, NCAR expert tells Congress
NCAR Associate Director William Mahoney testified in Congress today about the need to protect radio frequencies that are needed for weather forecasts and understanding the climate system.
- Climate,
- Data,
- Weather
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Drought and heat wave experts available to explain research and potential impacts
As areas across North America experience record-setting heat waves and face extended periods of drought, scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) are working to better understand and predict these extreme weather and climate events that impact human health and well-being.
- Air Quality,
- Climate,
- Weather
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Early humans escaped worst impacts of massive volcanic eruption
A massive volcanic eruption in Indonesia about 74,000 years ago affected the climate but likely had limited impacts on early human populations in Africa, according to new research co-authored by NCAR scientists.
- Climate
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Wildfire experts available to explain fire behavior, potential impacts
Wildfire experts are available to discuss a range of topics, from wildfire prediction to the role of climate change and the impacts of emissions.
- Air Quality,
- Climate,
- Weather