California Energy Commission Grant Brings Scientists Closer to Transformative Forecast Ability
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 26 January 2021
The California Energy Commission awarded $1.5M to UC campuses, including Scripps, to advance fine-scale climate models. These tools will help utilities and agencies plan for climate impacts on energy, water, wildfires, and infrastructure.
Keywords: California, energy planning, utilities, wildfires, Scripps Oceanography, downscaling
Scripps Explores Connections between Diversity and Science in New Lecture Series
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 February 2021
Scripps launched the DEEP Connections lecture series to spotlight underrepresented scientists and advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in geosciences, with events tied to Black History Month and broader JEDI initiatives.
Keywords: equity, diversity, inclusion, geosciences, Black History Month, DEEP Connections, Scripps
Scripps Institution of Oceanography and San Diego Gas & Electric Expand Climate Change Research Collaboration
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 2 February 2021
SDG&E and Scripps Oceanography signed an MOU to study climate hazards in San Diego, focusing on coastal flooding, sea-level rise, wildfires, and extreme rainfall to improve infrastructure resilience and early warning systems.
Keywords: San Diego, SDG&E, Scripps, coastal flooding, sea-level rise, wildfires, early warning, resilience, climate adaptation
