Decades-long monitoring campaign used to improve understanding of the atmosphere's cleansing capacity
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 11 September 2014
A Nature study using long-term methyl chloroform data shows minimal difference in atmospheric cleansing by OH radicals between hemispheres, suggesting overestimated Northern Hemisphere pollutant emissions and highlighting the value of long-term monitoring.
Keywords: atmospheric OH, methyl chloroform, AGAGE, air quality, pollutant removal, modeling, hemispheric emissions
Research Highlight: Waves Bring the Heat
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 November 2014
Scripps researchers discovered that breaking waves generate unexpected heat in the surf zone—up to 25% of daily solar input—reshaping understanding of coastal temperature dynamics and their ecological impacts.
Keywords: breaking waves, surf zone, coastal heating, Scripps, oceanography, wave energy, shoreline ecosystems
Research Highlight: New Study on El Niño/La Niña Flooding Could Aid Disaster Planning Worldwide
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 November 2014
A new study shows El Niño and La Niña events significantly alter global flood risk, affecting a third of Earth's surface. Detailed models link ENSO to socioeconomic impacts, aiding future disaster planning and climate risk management.
Keywords: ENSO, El Niño, La Niña, flooding, climate variability, global risk, socioeconomic impacts
