CSU researchers predicting above-average 2021 Atlantic hurricane season
Of 17 named storms they're predicting, researchers expect eight to become hurricanes and four to reach major hurricane strength this season.
Tag: "Department of Atmospheric Science"
Solar geoengineering is worth studying but not a substitute for cutting emissions, study finds
Our committee traveled a long road to reach this recommendation, working through many complex and contentious issues to reach consensus, but we did it collegially and productively. (Space.com/The Conversation)
Big March storms helped boost Colorado’s snowpack, but they weren’t enough to solve the long-term drought
“What we’ll need are probably multiple years of above average snowfall to really get us out of this,” said Russ Schumacher, Director of the Colorado Climate Center. (Colorado Sun)
Solar geoengineering is worth studying but not a substitute for cutting emissions, study finds
Is reflecting sunlight back into space or modifying clouds a potential tool for countering climate change?
Denver weather: March snowfall reaching historic levels this month
Extremes are exciting to track, but they also give us perspective. Assistant State Climatologist Becky Bolinger says that tracking extremes is important for several reasons. (Denver Post)
Arctic Lightning Strikes Tripled in a Decade
As global warming remakes conditions at the top of the world, lightning inches closer to the North Pole. (Bloomberg)
Wild weather: 4 essential reads about tornadoes and thunderstorms
These four articles from The Conversation’s archives explain how tornadoes form, why night tornadoes are more deadly, and how in rare cases thunderstorms can take a different but equally destructive form – a derecho.
Four CSU researchers selected for NASA team studying air quality and health
Four CSU researchers will interpret NASA data for public benefit as part of NASA’s Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team.
Snow, Rain A Welcome Sight In Colorado But Drought Still A Big Problem
“We’ve had three summers in a row with a failed monsoon in western Colorado and also very hot conditions,” said state climatologist Russ Schumacher. (Denver CBS 4)
Researchers see need for better warnings for Colorado residents about health impacts of long-range wildfire smoke
The research team believes there's a lack of communication about smoke from distant wildfires.