A new study shows that models that reproduce moisture on land are better at accurately recreating cumulus cloud behavior.
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Hydrological Footprint of Atmospheric Rivers on Land
Atmospheric rivers that make landfall in the western United States have significant impacts on the surface water balance, sharpening the seasonality of water resources in coastal watersheds.
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Scientists Praise Urgency, Aggressive Plans in Climate Town Hall
Democratic candidates detailed their plans to address the “existential crisis” of our time. Climate scientists were happy to have a forum—and happier that it was substantive.
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Marshall Islands Nuclear Contamination Still Dangerously High
Today’s radiation levels at some locations were higher than in areas affected by the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear disasters.
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House Science Committee Approves Bill to Stop Sexual Harassment
The bill would expand research into sexual and gender harassment and how to reduce it and coordinate federal science agency efforts.
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Demystifying Sea Level Changes Along the New England Coast
No direct causal connection exists between coastal sea level changes and the strength of the North Atlantic’s overturning circulation, according to new, longer-term observational records.
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Building a One-Stop Shop for Soil Moisture Information
With a recent infusion of support from the federal government, the National Soil Moisture Network is moving ahead with its goal of integrating soil moisture data across the United States.
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National Academy Can Now Expel Scientists in Cases of Misconduct
Members of the National Academy of Sciences recently voted that membership in the 156-year-old institution can be revoked in cases of “egregious violations” of its Code of Conduct.
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Senator Rips Trump on Anniversary of Plan to Leave Climate Pact
The second anniversary of the administration’s announcement of its intent to withdraw from the Paris climate accord drew disdain from Sen. Chris Murphy and several environmental leaders.
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Green and Grand: John Wesley Powell and the West That Wasn’t
One hundred fifty years ago, the explorer and scientist argued that the West needed smart development. Now the fast-growing region is playing catch-up.