Atmospheric Chemist’s Companion

New study suggests an increase in dust could be accelerating the melting of snow on the ice sheet during the warm season. […]

Released by nonpartisan Risky Business Project, report is first to quantify potential damage to U.S. economy from climate change. […]

Despite a general downward trend, last month the Great Lakes had almost twice as much average ice concentration as in any other April on record. […]

Historically slow start to tornado season has scientists searching for an explanation. […]

Research on the glaciers has increased in recent years, but there are still many challenges to collecting data there. […]

Although models have become more sophisticated, they still have limitations that make forecasting ENSO events challenging. […]

A number of factors, including cold temperatures and drought conditions, could be contributing to low tornado numbers so far this March. […]

“… the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” – Jesus[1] “The thought is father to the deed.” – American proverb We meteorologists frequently find ourselves urged to speak with one voice. As the opening quotes remind us, unanimity … Continue reading → […]

“When you’re born, you cry and the world laughs. Live your life so that when you die, you laugh and the world cries”.—origin unknown Norman, Oklahoma and the meteorological community has seen a second outpouring of grief in as many … Continue reading → […]

Then check out this remarkable visual created by Dr. Joanna Boehnert (a visiting fellow at CIRES) and posted on her Ecolabs blog: Here’s how Dr. Boehnert describes the graphic: The poster illustrates relationships between prominent actors and major organizations participating … Continue reading → […]