Michael officially stronger than Katrina at landfall
Hurricane Michael was a storm for the record books, and by one measurement was more powerful at landfall than notorious monsters such as Katrina or Andrew.
Tag: "Department of Atmospheric Science"
James Hurrell appointed to serve on World Climate Research Programme Joint Scientific Committee
Department of Atmospheric Science Professor James Hurrell has been selected to serve on the Joint Scientific Committee (JSC) of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP).
Destructive 2018 hail season a sign of things to come
Whether you’re a farmer managing hundreds of acres of corn, a school teacher in care of young children at recess, or an unsuspecting tourist excited to watch the dolphin show, hail storms matter.
Ann Gill, Sonia Kreidenweis honored as 2018 Colorado 'Women of Vision'
Two influential faculty members at Colorado State University, Ann Gill and Sonia Kreidenweis, were named "Women of Vision" by Colorado Women of Influence.
Climate change could double deaths from wildfire smoke
As climate change continues to fuel more intense and frequent wildfires, the number of people who die in the United States from inhaling wildfire smoke could more than double by 2100.
Denver7’s Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson to speak at FORTCAST event Sept. 25
Denver7’s Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson will discuss “Crayons to Computers: A History of TV Weather” at the first installment of FORTCAST’s What’s Brewing in Weather and Climate series this academic year.
Assistant dean appointed to drive diversity and inclusion initiatives
The college aims to enhance diversity through the appointment of Melissa Burt as assistant dean for diversity and inclusion.
Two teams come together to understand impacts of oil and gas development on air quality
The city and county of Broomfield has awarded a contract to Ajax Analytics and a CSU atmospheric science research group to provide insight into emission sources, emission rates and health exposures related to oil and gas activities.
Experts: Hail damage is worse, but climate role uncertain
Hailstorms inflict billions of dollars in damage yearly in North America alone, and the cost will rise as the growing population builds more homes, offices and factories, climate and weather experts said Tuesday.