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Can the Oceans Keep Pace with Industrial Emissions?
In a new estimate of industrial carbon absorbed by the oceans, evidence is seen for a recent slow-down in their capacity to keep up with emissions. (Dec '09)
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How do Global Soot Models Measure Up?
Seventeen global black carbon models were compared with measurements from ground networks, aircraft and satellite and found to generally have enough "soot" but to underestimate absorption. (Nov '09)
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Ocean Temperature Variations and Rainfall
A regional climate simulation of the equatorial eastern Atlantic found a surprising change in rainfall in one latitude zone in response to sea temperature changes in an adjacent zone. (Nov '09)
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Think Global, Act Local
A study that examined how pollution causes variations in how much solar radiation reaches Earth's surface used both local and satellite data. (Nov '09)
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Aerosols Boost Warming Potential of Some Gases
Certain gases that cause warming are so closely linked with aerosol production that the emissions of one type of pollutant can affect the quantity of the other. (Oct '09)
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NASA Expands Climate Simulation Computing System
More powerful computers needed to process the sophisticated models used in climate forecasts are now being developed at NASA GSFC. (Aug '09)
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Alaskan Climate and Peatland Carbon Storage
Analysis of fossil pollen and spores from northern peatland reveals major shifts in Alaskan coastal climate and vegetation since the last ice age, which affects carbon storage potential. (Aug '09)
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Super-Eruptions, Climate and Human Survival
Explosive volcanic eruptions can cool climate for a short period, but can a super-eruption such as occurred 74 thousand years ago lead to ice sheet formation? (Jul '09)
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Taking Flight To Seek Out Least Understood Climate Driver
A NASA research plane crisscrossed the southern Great Plains studying small particles in the air and their relationship to climate change. (Jul '09)
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Transportation Pollution and Global Warming
Controlling pollution from transportation sources would greatly reduce black carbon and ozone emissions, which affect both climate and also human health. (Jun '09)
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