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Perspectives Explainers

Guides to key climate concepts

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What is the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle?

The phases of ENSO have far-reaching effects that shape weather patterns worldwide

by Sierra Chapin-Keller

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Adaptation Extremes Heat Insurance Maps Markets Risk Tipping points

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Sierra Chapin-Keller Nabig Chaudhry Phil Duffy Spencer Glendon Carolyn Kousky Barney Schauble Alison Smart Probable Futures team Charlotte Venner
Latest
Explainers
What is the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle?

The phases of ENSO have far-reaching effects that shape weather patterns worldwide

by Sierra Chapin-Keller

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What is Earth’s energy imbalance and how is it changing?

This accumulation of energy from space drives global warming

by Charlotte Venner, Phil Duffy

Tipping points
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A complete guide to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)

Learn about the past and future of this critical ocean current

by Alison Smart, Charlotte Venner

Risk Tipping points
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How climate change impacts heat waves and ways to adapt

Understanding the cumulative strain of heat waves can help communities protect people and infrastructure

by Sierra Chapin-Keller

Adaptation Heat
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Climate resilience: what it is and how to build it

Climate resilience is crucial to recovery after climate hazards

by Nabig Chaudhry

Adaptation
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How warm air and water vapor create extreme weather

Why climate change is making rain heavier, droughts longer, and storms stronger

by Charlotte Venner

Extremes
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Managing wildfire risk through climate adaptation

Learn wildfire adaptation strategies for preparation, protection, and prevention

by Sierra Chapin-Keller, Nabig Chaudhry

Adaptation Risk
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Managing climate risk through climate adaptation

Climate adaptation can help us preserve what we care about in the face of growing climate risks

by Nabig Chaudhry, Charlotte Venner

Adaptation Risk
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What is wildfire risk, and how is it changing?

A warming climate and human activity are increasing wildfire risk around the world

by Sierra Chapin-Keller

Risk
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