ESSIC and CISESS scientists recently presented at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna, Austria! Explore their insightful presentations here: buff.ly/4bywV6S #EGU2024 #EarthScience

#NASAGoddard has pioneered a new method using lidar to measure atmospheric CO2 levels for future space missions. Read about their latest findings in this paper by Jianping Mao: webhost.essic.umd.edu/airborne-lidar… 🌍🛰️

To meet global climate goals, diverse funding sources for climate-tech start-ups is key.
A new Nature Energy study finds corporate investment in publicly funded climate-tech start-ups improves exit rates by 155% compared to 78% from private investments: nature.com/articles/s4156…

Southern Africa faced a severe drought in early 2024, damaging crops and endangering food security for millions. The drought, exacerbated by ongoing El Niño effects, disrupted typical rainfall patterns during the growing season. Learn more: buff.ly/4boYlMM 🌍💧

Get a recap of the exciting activities from Maryland Day 2024 with ESSIC! Explore Earth science topics and more in this summary: webhost.essic.umd.edu/essic-at-maryl… 🌍🛰️ #MarylandDay #ESSIC #Science

Thank you to all who attended yesterday's ESSIC seminar by Dr. Dalia Kirschbaum! What a wonderful way to conclude yet another successful semester of seminars. The ESSIC Seminar Series will return in the Fall. 🌎 🌍 🌏

🧊 The Thwaites glacier in #Antarctica could cause a whopping 65cm of sea level rise 🫠
🚧 Its ice shelf tempers that, but it's vulnerable
🆕 ESSIC UMD preprint uses #CryoSat data to investigate 'basal channels, ice thinning and grounding zone retreat'

👉egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/2024…

A key climate research question focuses on how global clouds will change in warmer conditions. A recent study by University of Maryland and NASA uses satellite data since 1980 to understand long-term cloud trends, reducing uncertainty. webhost.essic.umd.edu/how-will-cloud…

What happens when NASA loses eyes on Earth? We’re about to find out. ESSIC scientist Ross Salawitch is interviewed: nytimes.com/2024/05/03/cli…

Exciting advancements in satellite technology are enabling precise measurement of forest moisture levels. This innovative approach promises valuable insights into forest health and resilience. Learn more: science.org/content/articl…

🎉 Congrats to all of our outstanding 2024 employee award recipients! This year's awardees were selected from a pool of more than 700 nominations from the #ScienceTerp community.

See the list of awardees: go.umd.edu/awards24

#UMD Research Roundup: Federal Update, Key Bridge Effects, Martian Volcano, and More! 🌋 go.umd.edu/3PIMAbg

Congratulations to Shane Coffield, ESSIC & NASA postdoc, National Science Policy Network (NSPN) Member of the Month! scipolnetwork.org/nspn/shane-cof…

#GivingDayUMD is your chance to support and uplift #ScienceTerps !

Even small gifts can have a huge impact on our work at ESSIC. Learn how you can be a part of our mission to improve the health and welfare of our planet — give back today: go.umd.edu/givingdaycmns

So cool. Zoom in on the owl— terrific capture!

With extreme weather patterns becoming more and more frequent across the globe, it’s challenging for companies with complex supply chains to assess their climate risks. ESSIC scientist Micheal Gerst weighs in on what can be learned from risk conditions.
agendaweek.com/c/4425114/5746…

To help make #STEM fields more welcoming to LGBTQ+ individuals, we need better data on sexual orientation and #GenderIdentity , says ESSIC UMD researcher and National Science Policy Network (NSPN) fellow Shane Coffield.

Read about Shane's evidence-based approach to inclusion: go.umd.edu/lgbtq-data

The global transition towards a low-carbon future could substantially accelerate hydropower deployment in ecologically sensitive rivers - but also poses threats. webhost.essic.umd.edu/hydropower-wor…

#UMD researchers hosted an open forum and workshop at ESSIC UMD to discuss the realities of #ClimateChange in Maryland communities with local stakeholders.

Together, they hope to bridge the gap between academic research and the needs of Marylanders. go.umd.edu/climate-resili…

Salt on icy roads is great for traction but could there be adverse effects to our drinking water? #UMD geology professor Sujay Kaushal says yes.

Read more on @wtop go.umd.edu/3Um0OCn

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