Cloudy problems: Today's clouds might not be the same as pre-industrial ones
Clouds are notoriously hard to simulate in computer programs that model climate. A new study suggests why.
Identifying Green Vegetation Variability over the Southern Great Plains
Developing a new method to identify the fraction of green vegetation from satellite data at high spatial resolution.
Assessing How the Atmosphere Responds to Land Surface Diversity
Both the type and composition of landforms affect atmospheric properties and clouds in a state-of-the-art Earth system model.
Michael S. Hofmockel
Ocean Critters Brighten Clouds and Help Cool the Planet
The presence of mMarine microorganisms may enhance cloud droplet formation, leading to brighter clouds that reflect more sunlight.
PNNL Advances Science to Convert Plastics to Fuels
From landfills to fill-ups: novel catalysts may make plastic upcycling cleaner and more cost-effective.
Building Energy Codes Worldwide
JGCRI has conducted research on building energy codes in many countries around the world, including analysis on Vietnam and the International Energy Agency.
Mix and match MOF
A new composite material combines a metal-organic framework with an iron-rich molecule to selectively trap oxygen.