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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Information for Decision Making
Climate change, driven by increases in human-produced greenhouse gases and particles (collectively referred to as GHGs), is the most serious environmental issue facing society. The …
Global Air Quality
The National Research Council's Committee on Atmospheric Chemistry (NRC/CAC) was established to serve as a focal point for NRC activities on issues related to atmospheric chemical …
Review of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program's Draft Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.4
The U.S. Climate Change Science Program is in the process of producing 21 draft assessments that investigate changes in the Earth's climate and related systems. These assessments …
Climate Intervention
The signals are everywhere that our planet is experiencing significant climate change. It is clear that we need to reduce the emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases …
Ongoing Challenge of Managing Carbon Monoxide Pollution in Fairbanks, Alaska
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic air pollutant produced largely from vehicle emissions. Breathing CO at high concentrations leads to reduced oxygen transport by hemoglobin, which …
Weather Radar Technology Beyond NEXRAD
Weather radar is a vital instrument for observing the atmosphere to help provide weather forecasts and issue weather warnings to the public. The current Next Generation Weather …
Informing an Effective Response to Climate Change
Global climate change is one of America's most significant long-term policy challenges. Human activityespecially the use of fossil fuels, industrial processes, livestock …
Sustaining Ocean Observations to Understand Future Changes in Earth's Climate
The ocean is an integral component of the Earth's climate system. It covers about 70% of the Earth's surface and acts as its primary reservoir of heat and carbon, absorbing over …
Coastal Meteorology
Almost half the U.S. population lives along the coast. In another 20 years this population is expected to more than double in size. The unique weather and climate of the coastal …
Where the Weather Meets the Road
Weather has broad and significant effects on the roadway environment. Snow, rain, fog, ice, freezing rain, and other weather conditions can impair the ability of drivers to operate …
Uncertainty Management in Remote Sensing of Climate Data
Great advances have been made in our understanding of the climate system over the past few decades, and remotely sensed data have played a key role in supporting many of these …
Attribution of Extreme Weather Events in the Context of Climate Change
As climate has warmed over recent years, a new pattern of more frequent and more intense weather events has unfolded across the globe. Climate models simulate such changes in …