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Map of the indian ocean showing  cold temperatures in the eastern basin and warm temperatures in the western basin
February 27, 2020

There’s more than just ENSO in the tropical climate neighborhood.  Our blogger discusses an Indian Ocean climate pattern that had an important impact on Australia’s catastrophic 2019 bushfire season.

Studying soot in snow
February 3, 2020
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No. By a large majority, climate scientists agree that average global temperature today is warmer than in pre-industrial times, and that human activity is the primary contributing factor.

photo of Tom Knutson at his computer with a large window in the background

Say you’re just starting to research the link between extreme weather and climate change.

Chocolate-dipped strawberries
February 10, 2016
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Over the next several decades, cacao-growing regions may grow warmer and drier, but with planning and adaptation, farmers can keep producing our favorite treat.

February 13, 2020

The surface of the tropical Pacific has been warmer than average for a few months now, but ENSO-neutral conditions are still in place. Our blogger takes a journey into the mind of an ENSO forecaster. It’s her own mind, but that still counts.