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Scripps Institution of Oceanography Joins Multicampus Initiative on Coastal Resilience and Climate Adaptation
UC-funded initiative will bring together researchers at the San Diego, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara campuses to address pressing issues for California’s coastal communities
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New Study Identifies Atmospheric Rivers as Contributor to Increased Snow Mass in West Antarctica
New satellite enabled detailed measurement of extreme precipitation events
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New Study Identifies Mountain Snowpack Most “At-Risk” from Climate Change
Scripps scientists theorize why snowpack in coastal regions, the Arctic, and the Western U.S. may be among the most at-risk for premature melt from rising temperatures
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Simulation vs Reality: Researchers Modify Climate Model to Explain Expanding Antarctic Sea Ice
Scientists take one step closer to understanding the enigma of Southern Ocean sea ice expansion despite rising global temperatures
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Scripps Scientists Discuss Tijuana River Valley in Upcoming Virtual Forum
Researchers will be talking about the current state and future vision of this region
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Emissions of Banned Ozone-Depleting Substance and Greenhouse Gas are Back on the Decline
Chlorofluorocarbon gas associated with insulating foam had surged unexpectedly in mid-2010s
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A Scientist's Life: Sarah Purkey
Oceanographer monitors ocean heat content, key driving force behind sea-level rise
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New Report Confirms Benefits of Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations at Lake Mendocino
Assessment quantifies benefits of new strategy for dam operations, resulting in significant benefits to water supply, flood risk management, fish habitat and recreation
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography and San Diego Gas & Electric Expand Climate Change Research Collaboration
A newly signed agreement will help facilitate collaborative and applied research to address the effects of climate change in the San Diego region
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Paul Crutzen: 1933-2021
Nobel Prize-winning atmospheric chemist coined term ‘Anthropocene’ to describe humanity’s impact on natural systems
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California Energy Commission Grant Brings Scientists Closer to Transformative Forecast Ability
Product that can simulate climate variables down to small grids and on the scale of hours puts California at leading edge of climate planning
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Surveys Identify Relationship between Waves, Coastal Cliff Erosion
Study shows waves, rainfall important parts of erosion process, providing new opportunity to improve forecasts
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New Study Redefines Understanding of Where Icebergs Put Meltwater into the Southern Ocean
The findings pave the way for large Antarctic icebergs to be used in global climate models
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Is Arctic Warming Behind a Monster Saharan Dust Storm?
A June 2020 event set a record for size of a dust mass sent across the Atlantic
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Scientists Call for Decade of Concerted Effort to Enhance Understanding of the Deep Seas
Decade of Ocean Science offers opportunity for discovery
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A Scientist's Life: Adam Young
Coastal morphologist assesses erosion risk with drone-based lasers, photogrammetry, and buried sensors
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Eyes on Wildfires
ALERTWildfire camera network reaches 610-camera milestone during season of record fires
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Local Cures for the Climate Crisis
Book and event seek community remedies for the intertwined issues of climate change, public health and social justice
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Keeling Curve Receives Continuation Funding from Eric and Wendy Schmidt
$1.45M Grants Support Keeling Curve, Ocean pH Programs, Key Indicators of Global Warming
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Researchers Use Satellite Imaging to Map Groundwater Use in California’s Central Valley
Satellite data reveal variability in the intensity of groundwater use for different crops, a boon for irrigation policymaking across the state
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A Scientist's Life: Jade d'Alpoim Guedes
Archaeologist considers how history can guide society as it deals with climate change
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Scripps Receives NOAA Award to Study Clouds, One of the Largest Uncertainties in Climate Change
The MAPP project will examine the relationship between low cloud “hot-spots” and Earth’s global climate sensitivity
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Satellite Record Gives Unprecedented View of Antarctic Ice Shelf Melt Pattern over 25 Years
New estimates of ice shelf melting around Antarctica since the 1990s show where and when ice has been lost and where meltwater entered the Southern Ocean
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