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New High-Resolution Study on California Coastal Cliff Erosion Released
Website presents details on state’s continually changing coastline
More Evidence that California Weather Is Trending toward Extremes
Patterns associated with wildfires increasing in frequency, those linked to “normal” rainfall decreasing
Central Pacific Coral Reef Shows Remarkable Recovery Despite Two Warm-Water Events
Study shows value of looking at long-term trends in face of climate change
Ocean Observing, Island Nation Collaboration Top Agenda for Scripps at UN Ocean Conference
Event beginning June 26 will address crisis facing global oceans
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Levels Reach New High
Peak monthly average of 421 parts per million is 50 percent greater than pre-industrial levels
Time to Broaden Strategy to Avert Catastrophic Climate Change
New study shows that only with a dual assault on carbon dioxide and other largely neglected climate pollutants will it be possible to keep the 1.5°C guardrail in sight and stay below 2°C
Confirmed: Atmospheric Helium Levels Are Rising
A by-product released by use of fossil fuels has been increasing since 1974
Groundwater Discovered in Sediments Buried Deep Under Antarctic Ice
Study proves value of electromagnetic techniques in a new polar environment
Scripps Oceanography-Led Study Predicts Climate Change Accelerates Ocean Currents
Warming is making surface currents shallower and faster
Ambitious New Environmental Challenge Aims to Rewild 40 Globally Significant Island Ecosystems from Ridge to Reef by 2030
Island Conservation, Re:wild, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, the Government of Panama, and the Government of Palau Launch 2030 Island-Ocean Connection Challenge at Our Ocean Conference with $50 Million Secured
New Evidence Suggests California’s Environmental Policies Preferentially Protect Whites
Systemic racism could explain why minorities are exposed to more pollution throughout the state
Climate Change Identified as Contributor to Oroville Dam Spillway Incident
Case study of weather triggering the 2017 crisis points to how atmospheric rivers are impacted by global warming
Variable Precipitation Linked to Rising Infectious Disease among Young Children Worldwide
Global database analysis spotlights higher risk in low-to-middle-income nations
Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Increased Number of Bay Area COVID Deaths
Review of 2020 health data suggests wildfires made COVID victims more vulnerable
Amid Letdowns that Couldn’t Be Overcome by Haggis, Reasons for Hope at COP26
A member of the Scripps Oceanography delegation’s post-event analysis
Climate Change is Making One of the World’s Strongest Currents Flow Faster
A change in the Southern Ocean, the region absorbing the most human-induced warming globally, is detected by new technology
Dodging Hurricane Ida While Listening to a Changing Gulf
Supercharged storms, marine mammal movements have human influence as a common cause
First Link between Stillbirths, Birth Complications and Excessive Heat in Lower-income Countries
Researchers call for improvements in early-warning systems
Scripps Receives $2.5 Million to Lead New Coastal Cliff Research
Scientists hope to get better understanding of cliff failures, could lay groundwork for future alert system
Hidden Mangrove Forest in the Yucatan Peninsula Reveals Ancient Sea Levels
Researchers investigate an ancient coastal ecosystem found more than 120 miles from the nearest ocean, revealing sea level impacts from the last interglacial period
Search for the World’s Oldest Ice to be Initiated
Scientists hope ice samples as much as five million years old can preview what society will face in coming century
Water Supply Reliability Expected to Improve at Southern California’s Prado Dam
New trial for using advanced weather forecasts to retain more water proves successful
Scripps Student Spotlight: Gene DePuy
Master of Advanced Studies student focuses on climate change adaptation and mitigation
Simulation Points Out Possibilities and Pitfalls of Regional Geoengineering Schemes
Model demonstrates that ending drought in one African region reduces rainfall in another
Review Evaluates Evidence for Intensifying Indian Ocean Water Cycle
Report calls for better integration of observations, models, and paleoclimate research
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