Warming is clearly visible in new US 'climate normal' datasets

The US is shifting to a new set of climate 'normals' – data sets averaged over the past 30 years. But normal is a relative concept in a time of climate change.

Becky Bolinger, Assistant State Climatologist and Research Scientist in Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University • conversation
May 7, 2021 • ~9 min

Why clouds are the missing piece in the climate change puzzle

Clouds can act as both blanket and parasol – warming our atmosphere at the same time as cooling it. But which effect will dominate?

Ric Williams, Professor of Ocean Sciences, University of Liverpool • conversation
Sept. 11, 2020 • ~7 min

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