Cutting Aerosols Will Help Secure World's Water Supply
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 22 February 2016
Scripps’ Veerabhadran Ramanathan and UCSD’s David Victor urge nations to cut aerosols like soot and sulfates, which dim sunlight and disrupt rainfall. Reducing them could quickly boost water security, curb drought risk, and improve global health.
Keywords: aerosols, global dimming, rainfall reduction, drought, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Study: Atmospheric River Storms Can Reduce Sierra Snow
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 March 2016
NASA, Scripps, and partners found atmospheric river storms are 2.5× more likely to cause rain-on-snow in California’s Sierra Nevada, boosting flood risk and cutting summer water supply. Warmer storms melt snow, worsening flooding by ~20%.
Keywords: atmospheric rivers, rain-on-snow, Sierra Nevada, flooding, snowmelt, NASA, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Video: Can Corals Cope with Ocean Acidification?
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 10 March 2016
Birch Aquarium and Scripps scientist Martín Tresguerres reveal new insights into how ocean acidification impacts corals, featured in a new video and updated “Feeling the Heat” exhibit panels.
Keywords: ocean acidification, corals, Birch Aquarium, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, marine biology, Martín Tresguerres.
