A new concept called Forecasting a Continuum of Environmental Threats (FACETs) aims to enhance weather forecasting with high-resolution probabilistic hazard information.
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Building International Research Partnerships in the North Atlantic–Arctic Region
An International Planning Workshop for a North Atlantic–Arctic Science Program;
Arlington, Virginia, 14–16 April 2014
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Understanding Arctic Ocean Processes Under Changing Ice Cover
Observing Upper-Ocean and Sea-Ice Interactions in the Eastern Arctic Ocean;
Arlington, Virginia, 23–25 April 2014
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Expanding the Role of Reactive Transport Modeling in Biogeochemical Sciences
Reactive Transport Modeling Workshop;
Alexandria, Virginia, 13–15 April 2014
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Strengthening Research on Climate and Environmental Change
First Workshop of the Commission on Climatic and Environmental Change of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics;
Beijing, China, 11–12 April 2014
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Future Directions in Simulating Solar Geoengineering
Fourth GeoMIP Workshop; Paris, France, 24–25 April 2014
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Reducing Rockfall Risk in Yosemite National Park
Rockfalls from steep cliffs pose great hazards to the millions who visit Yosemite Valley each year. Armed with new studies, the National Park Service recently took steps to enhance visitors’ safety.
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Drifters Track the Fate of Greenland Ice Sheet Meltwater
Using satellite-tracked devices that can withstand multiple collisions with ice blocks, scientists can now track water as it melts and swirls through fjords.
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Effective Communication in Legal and Public Policy Hearings
In a week-long workshop, scientists learn how to communicate effectively and navigate the legal system.
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Safety and Liability Issues Related to Field Trips and Field Courses
How do you make sure students will be safe during field work? Understand risk, and expect the unexpected.