National Center for Atmospheric Research.
American research organization
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What's happening
Active this week
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Meteorological data informs weather forecasting models involving Boulder and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Research conducted in a specialized cold lab in Boulder, Colorado, is yielding findings that inform management strategies for hail risk.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump seeks to dismantle atmospheric science programs, accelerating climate adaptation efforts globally.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Researchers tracked climate patterns disruption in the Amazon.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A 2016 study utilized soil moisture and snowpack data, conducted with the National Center for Atmospheric Research, for drought prediction.Some support1 report
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The Environmental Defense Fund is defending the National Center for Atmospheric Research against administrative closure by the White House.Some support2 reports
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David Helvarg discusses oceanographic issues on the Rising Tide Ocean Podcast, leveraging expertise from the National Weather Service and NCAR.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A researcher named Mass received NSF grants and previously worked at the National Center for Atmospheric Research.Some support1 report
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The University of Washington and the National Center for Atmospheric Research are collaborating on climate research.Some support1 report
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Ground-level ozone is being tracked and studied in Utah by the state's environmental quality department and NCAR.Some support3 reports
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A cold front is pushing into the Intermountain West, leading to fires, while climate science warns of extreme fire conditions.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Colorado State University and the National Center for Atmospheric Research are collaborating on air quality research in the valley.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Researchers published a climate model reconstruction detailing the physical pathway of an eruption in Indonesia.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A WOMBAT team based in Wollongong published study findings in the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration initiated actions to dismantle NCAR operations, including divestment attempts, leading to legal challenges from UCAR.Some support1 report
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The University of Kentucky and the National Center for Atmospheric Research are collaborating on joint research to improve wind prediction accuracy and models.Some support1 report
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Around National Center for Atmospheric Research this week
News at the entities that move National Center for Atmospheric Research most-
National Science Foundation StructuralResearch projects involving WHOI and NSF are utilizing radium tracers for ocean chemistry studies.Moves National Center for Atmospheric Research
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Donald Trump TransactionalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves National Center for Atmospheric Research
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White House StructuralDemands for lower interest rates are being followed, complicated by the current labor market rebound.Moves National Center for Atmospheric Research
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Environmental Defense Fund OperationalEnvironmental Defense Fund shared concerns regarding the need for climate-resilient dairy systems.Moves National Center for Atmospheric Research
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El Niño OperationalClimate patterns are causing severe rainfall deficits in Negros.Moves National Center for Atmospheric Research
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Colorado State University OperationalAnnual flower trials are underway in Northern Colorado, inspired by the ideas of a former high-ranking executive of the university.Moves National Center for Atmospheric Research
Connections
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Operational
UCAR is actively engaged in legal actions, suing to challenge or protect NCAR regarding agency operations.
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National Science Foundation Structural
NSF is currently operating NCAR under a cooperative agreement following a proposed sale and organizational restructuring.
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Donald Trump Transactional
Donald Trump's administration is actively using its influence to cut funding and dismantle the research center.
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Colorado State University Operational
The two institutions are actively collaborating on a joint project focused on air quality research in the valley.
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Environmental Defense Fund Operational
EDF is actively intervening through advocacy and legal action to prevent the closure or breakup of NCAR.
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University of Kentucky Operational
The two institutions collaborate on joint research and modeling efforts to improve wind prediction accuracy.
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Austin Harris Structural
Austin Harris held a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
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University of Utah Operational
The two institutions are actively collaborating as partners on a joint ozone monitoring project.
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White House Structural
The White House administration is actively dismantling the operations of NCAR.
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Colorado Shared context
NCAR is based in Colorado, and its research findings influence risk management within the state.
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Atmospheric and Environmental Research Operational
AER conducts research utilizing the facilities and context provided by the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
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Salt Lake City International Airport Structural
The National Center for Atmospheric Research utilizes the Salt Lake City International Airport as an operational base for its research.
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Nature Communications Mentioned together
NCAR's climate model reconstructions are published in Nature Communications.
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El Niño Operational
NCAR actively tracks, forecasts, and addresses the dynamics of El Niño events.
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Wollongong Shared context
The research institution's work is contextually linked to the geographic area of Wollongong.
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Boulder Shared context
NCAR is physically located within the city limits of Boulder, Colorado.
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University of Washington Mentioned together
The institutions are co-mentioned as both conducting climate research.
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National Academy of Sciences Mentioned together
NCAR's research findings are published and contribute to the body of work represented by the National Academy of Sciences.
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Amazon Shared context
The Amazon basin serves as the primary geographical and climatic subject matter for the research conducted by the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
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Utah Shared context
NCAR conducts research focused on ground-level ozone formation, a phenomenon specific to the state of Utah.
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Alaska Shared context
Alaska is a key geographic and operational area of study for the National Center for Atmospheric Research, which relies on broader U.S. climate data streams.
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National Weather Service Mentioned together
The relationship is inferred through the shared scientific domain and the fact that NCAR is a major research body in atmospheric science.
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Indonesia Mentioned together
NCAR models physical pathways of eruptions associated with Indonesia.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- Meteorological data informs weather forecasting models involving Boulder and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
- Research conducted in a specialized cold lab in Boulder, Colorado, is yielding findings that inform management strategies for hail risk.
- Donald Trump seeks to dismantle atmospheric science programs, accelerating climate adaptation efforts globally.
- Researchers tracked climate patterns disruption in the Amazon.
- A 2016 study utilized soil moisture and snowpack data, conducted with the National Center for Atmospheric Research, for drought prediction.
August 2026
5 events- The Environmental Defense Fund is defending the National Center for Atmospheric Research against administrative closure by the White House.
- David Helvarg discusses oceanographic issues on the Rising Tide Ocean Podcast, leveraging expertise from the National Weather Service and NCAR.
- A researcher named Mass received NSF grants and previously worked at the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
- The University of Washington and the National Center for Atmospheric Research are collaborating on climate research.
- Ground-level ozone is being tracked and studied in Utah by the state's environmental quality department and NCAR.
July 2026
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June 2026
5 events- A cold front is pushing into the Intermountain West, leading to fires, while climate science warns of extreme fire conditions.
- Researchers published a climate model reconstruction detailing the physical pathway of an eruption in Indonesia.
- A WOMBAT team based in Wollongong published study findings in the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
- The Trump administration initiated actions to dismantle NCAR operations, including divestment attempts, leading to legal challenges from UCAR.
- The University of Kentucky and the National Center for Atmospheric Research are collaborating on joint research to improve wind prediction accuracy and models.