NIDIS, NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System, has launched a redesigned U.S. Drought Portal to better serve stakeholders, decisionmakers, the media, and the public.
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The Amazing Research Resume of the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh Model
The research program that developed the HRRR was initially funded by the Federal Aviation Administration to improve forecasts necessary to support flight planning.
U.S. Fishing and Seafood Industries Saw Broad Declines Last Summer Due to COVID-19
The U.S. fishing and seafood sector generated more than $200 billion in annual sales and supported 1.7 million jobs in recent years.
Red and Green Snow Algae Increase Snowmelt in the Antarctic Peninsula
New research investigates the impacts of red and green algae on albedo and radiative forcing in Antarctica.
Changing Resilience of Oceans to Climate Change
Oxygen levels in the ancient oceans were surprisingly resilient to climate change, new research suggests.
Report: Conservation Easements Yield Financial, Ecological Benefits
A report from the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute outlines the benefits of state-funded conservation easements on working lands.