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New Study Shows Promise for Long-Term Weather Forecasts in South America
The Paraguay River is an essential lifeblood for the landlocked country that shares it name, but it can also be the source of deadly and costly floods. Now scientists are one step closer to predicting the likelihood for heavy rain weeks ahead of time.
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Does the El Niño Southern Oscillation Actually Matter for Food Security?
And why should we care what causes a drought?
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How Climate Change Will Alter Our Food
As the world population continues to grow, global demand for food could increase dramatically by 2050. Yet the impacts of climate change threaten to decrease the quantity and quality of our food supplies.
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Food Web: Trade Networks May Be Key to Solving Hunger
Columbia’s Center for Climate Systems Research is building a network analysis program that can pinpoint trouble spots in the global food trade system.
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Experimental Forecasts Could Help Guatemala Recover from Volcanic Eruption
Rainfall predictions out to three weeks suggest the nation may get some relief from downpours that are hindering response and rebuilding.
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Enhancing Climate Forecasts in Bangladesh
New seasonal forecasting services could improve livelihoods for Bangladeshi farmers.
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Ethiopia Establishes National Framework for Climate Services
In Ethiopia, climate variability can have a big impact on food, water, and health. A system to monitor and predict climate will help to keep people safe.
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Simon Mason Wins Meteorological Award for Outstanding Service
The World Meteorological Organization’s Commission on Climatology recognizes a Columbia climate forecaster’s scientific contributions.
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“No Time for Delay” On Climate and Public Health, Doctors Warn
At meeting in mid-March, doctors, climate scientists, and global health specialists discussed how to tackle the health threats that climate change carries with it.
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