Atmospheric Rivers (ARs) play a significant role in precipitation patterns and atmospheric circulation, and in order to accurately forecast high-impact weather events, the AR model itself must be accurate. In …
KPBS Interviews Scripps Scientists on Record-Breaking Ocean Temperatures
Record-breaking high temperatures in San Diego’s ocean waters have been making headlines nationwide. KPBS recently interviewed Dr. Dan Rudnick, a Scripps physical oceanographer and Center research affiliate, amongst other Scripps …
Center Researcher Discusses California Meeting its Emission Goals on NBC7
Local news channel NBC7 talked with Dr. Kate Ricke, who holds a joint appointment with UCSD’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and School of Global Policy and Strategy and is a …
Pollution Tied to One-Fifth of Infant Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa, New Study Finds
A recent paper, co-authored by research affiliate Dr. Jen Burney, finds that air pollution is strongly related to infant mortality rates in sub-Saharan Africa — with the pollution being responsible …
Center Co-Hosts “Strategic Coastal Planning and Organizing for CA Native Nations” Event
The Center for Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation recently co-hosted “Strategic Coastal Planning and Organizing for California Native Nations” in partnership with Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples, Climate Science …
Atmospheric Rivers to Intensify Under Climate Change, According to New Study
A new study from the American Geophysical Union reveals a future of extreme atmospheric river conditions by the end of this century due to climate change. The study found that …
Center Sponsors Inaugural Climate Art Fellow, Audrey Carver
The Center for Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation has sponsored the inaugural Climate Art Fellowship program, organized by the Climate Science Alliance, selecting Audrey Carver as the first fellow. Audrey Carver has …
Center Represented at Chancellor’s Associates Colloquium
Center Director Mark Merrifield and Affiliated Researcher Dan Cayan were invited to speak at the Chancellor’s Associates Colloquium on Wednesday, June 13th. The Chancellor’s Associates gathered to hear more about …
Project Recover Finds Missing WWII Aircraft
The search for a downed WWII B-24 bomber, missing since 1944, has come to an end as a result of the extensive search efforts by Project Recover — a collaborative project …
Inaugural UP Summit Brings Together Researchers and Policymakers, Features Center Director and Research Affiliates
On May 17, UC San Diego hosted the inaugural UP Summit as part of one of their research themes: “Understanding and Protecting the Planet”. The event offered an opportunity for …