High winds and rain from an atmospheric river have caused widespread power outages in Santa Cruz County, with PG&E crews working to restore electricity.

The term “atmospheric river” was coined in 1994 and has since quickly gained popularity. But what does it really mean?

Heavy rain is hitting the Bay Area and coastal areas this week as an atmospheric river moves through Northern California.

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Dr Caroline Sandford, climate scientist at the Met Office Hadley Centre. The rate at which atmospheric CO2 is increasing is now outpacing the pathways set out by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ...

Atmospheric scientists show proposed 'geoengineering' effort to remove methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere could worse air quality while providing minimal climate benefits. As ...

The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere measured by a weather station at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii increased by 3.58 parts per million in 2024 – the biggest jump since records ...

It is not known whether climate change will affect the polar vortex, says Amy Butler, an atmospheric scientist ... will be more available energy and moisture for bigger winter storms," Anderson ...

In South Texas, we tend to also need a Coastal Low to provide the additional lift in our atmosphere. The problem is the Gulf moisture can also be a little warm and melts the snow before it makes ...

While a dehumidifier can help trap excess moisture in the air, it comes with a few running costs. There is an alternative that requires no power to operate, however. The moisture absorber.