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2020 was a record-breaking year for ocean heat
The temperatures in the upper 2,000 meters of the ocean hit a record high in 2020, according to a new analysis by a research team that included scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). The five hottest years for the upper ocean on record have all occurred since 2015.
- Climate
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Scientists use advanced computer modeling to project future urban heat
An advanced new computer modeling technique has enabled scientists to project the potential extent of climate change in the world’s cities.
- Climate
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Past is key to predicting future climate, scientists say
In a review paper published in the journal Science, a group of climate experts makes the case for including paleoclimate data in the development of climate models. Such models are used globally to assess the impacts of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, predict scenarios for future climate and propose strategies for mitigation.
- Climate
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Predicting wildfire risks
With wildfires becoming a growing threat, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is supporting a major, university-led initiative to better forecast the destructive events.
- Air Quality,
- Climate,
- Weather
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CSU, NCAR to develop high-res global model for community use
CSU will collaborate with NCAR to create a high-resolution version of an Earth system model used by scientists around the world. The National Science Foundation will fund the nearly $5 million, five-year “EarthWorks”project.
- Climate,
- Weather