NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season.
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Study of Wildfire Plumes Provide Insights Into Methods That Might Cool the Planet
The dynamics that lift smoke from large wildfires into the upper atmosphere could potentially be employed one day to help temporarily cool the planet, based on the findings of a modeling study led by NOAA scientists.
Rising Energy Demand for Cooling
Climate-related temperature rises will further increase the cooling demand of buildings.
African Rainforests Can Resist Severe Heat and Drought
Scientists studying the impact of record heat and drought on intact African tropical rainforests were surprised by how resilient they were to extreme conditions during the last major El Niño event.
Study Raises New Alarm Over Long-Term Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke
Chronic exposure to second-hand smoke results in lower body weight and cognitive impairments that more profoundly affects males, according to new research in mice led by Oregon Health & Science University.
Nanofiber Filter Captures Almost 100% Of Coronavirus Aerosols
A filter made from polymer nanothreads blew three kinds of commercial masks out of the water by capturing 99.9% of coronavirus aerosols in an experiment.


