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Global climate summary for August 2024

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Precipitation Climatology Project (University of Maryland) | September 16, 2024

August was 15th consecutive month of record-setting global temperatures, and it brought the second-lowest August sea ice extent in the Antarctic.

Heat wave in Southern California and the Southwest in early September 2024

Rebecca Lindsey, with contributions from Nicole Collins | September 13, 2024

A triple-digit heat wave intensified fires and caused a spike in heat-related ER visits.

September 2024 ENSO update: binge watch

Emily Becker | September 12, 2024

There have been plenty of episodes in this season's La Niña Watch. Our blogger recaps what's happened so far and what we can expect in the upcoming months.

U. S. climate summary for August 2024

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information | September 11, 2024

Three tropical systems brought heavy rain and wind to the U.S. and its territories in August; it was the fourth-warmest summer on record for the contiguous U.S., and many cities were gripped by record heat.

New ocean acidification maps of U. S. waters

September 10, 2024

Researchers from NOAA have produced a new online dashboard on the National Marine Ecosystem Status website that shows how ocean acidification is impacting eleven different marine ecosystems in the United States.

Reassessing the stability of the Florida Current: New insights from 40 years of observations

September 10, 2024

A new study finds that the Florida Current, a key component of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, has remained stable for the past 40 years.

New report on climate adaptation in Northwest Coastal Tribes available

September 10, 2024

A newly available report, “Climate Adaptation Barriers and Needs Experienced by Northwest Coastal Tribes,” aims to better understand the state of climate adaptation among Northwest coastal Tribes.

A framework for the comprehensive assessment of safe and inclusive climate intervention

September 10, 2024

Some scientists are exploring Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) as warming-mitigation technique. A new article calls for a comprehensive international assessment of SAI’s potential impacts, risks and benefits.

A predicted pause in the rapid warming of the Northwest Atlantic Shelf in the coming decade

September 10, 2024

The Northwest Atlantic Shelf, from the coasts of North Carolina to Newfoundland, has warmed faster than almost any other part of the ocean. A new study forecasts a temporary warming pause, but long-term warming is projected to continue.

The driving of North American climate extremes by North Pacific stationary-transient wave interference

September 10, 2024

Extreme weather events have increased since the pre-industrial period, but the trend has regional variations. New research shows that the spatial structure will likely change under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario.

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