Stationary Heat Waves Likely to Increase
Pacific Northwest may face increase in summer heat-dome-like stationary waves.
Cloud Dynamics: How Cloud Shapes Influence Interactions between Clouds and the Atmosphere
New research shows how cloud shapes affect the process of cloud evolution, resulting in better understanding of how clouds behave, improving weather forecasts, and enhancing comprehension of climate systems.
Supercharged Heat Waves Like Washington’s Deadliest Will Strike Harder and More Often; New Study Reveals How
If current warming trends continue, heat waves like Washington's deadliest could grow stronger and afflict the Pacific Northwest more often.
Battery Energy Storage Systems Are Here: Is Your Community Ready?
Battery energy storage systems are being proposed in municipalities across the U.S. PNNL researchers can help community planners guide safe siting and operations.
PNNL Models Provide Clarity Around Climate Change and Its Impacts
Researchers use models to represent relationships between climate and socio-economic processes, helping inform decisions for slowing climate change and enhancing resilience.
Climate Change Impacts the Energy Grid—Future Research Will Tell Us How
As electricity grids incorporate renewables, several factors will constrain future output, according to a new paper.
New Universal Model for Multi-Scale Hydrologic Flow Routing
Scientists recently developed a flow direction model which produces high-quality flow routing parameters on any mesh system.
Joining Forces for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
PNNL is one of the founding partners of the Trillion Parameter Consortium, which was formed to create reliable generative AI models.
National Climate Assessment Launches Fifth Edition, Leverages PNNL Expertise
Researchers at PNNL joined more than 600 national experts who contributed to NCA5.
Mentoring Makes a Difference
Earth Scientist Laura Fierce mentors Department of Energy Science Graduate Student Research program awardees.