University of California

The American Meteorological Society’s 104th Annual Meeting is fast approaching. This year’s meeting, which will be held on January 28–February 1 in Baltimore, will focus on the theme, "Living in a Changing Environment." This theme centers on “defin[ing] the steps and scientific advances necessary to minimize the impacts of climate change, and to engage policy makers and the public in that

Record-breaking forest fires during California’s summer months have become a regular occurrence. Wildfires not only cause catastrophic environmental and socioeconomic impacts, but also have negative consequences for human health. Environmental observations indicate that summer burned areas in northern and central California have increased fivefold during 1996 to 2021 compared to 1971 to 1995.

The American Meteorological Society is hosting its 104th annual meeting on January 28–February 1, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland. This year, the meeting will focus on the theme, "Living in a Changing Environment." The National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) is excited to co-chair sessions during the 38th Conference on Hydrology on Advancements in Analysis and Prediction of Drought