NOAA Animation Shows ENSO Transition in Pacific

A recent time-lapse (March 1, 2011 to June 7, 2011) animation created at NOAA's Environmental Visualization Laboratory shows a transition in the Pacific from La Niña to a neutral period. This warming and cooling cycle happens every few years and is called the El Niño Southern Oscillation or ENSO. While El Niño is marked by warmer than normal temperatures, La Niña is marked by cooler temperatures. For more information on what ENSO, visit this NOAA website!

Climate Central Map Shows States' Renewable Energy Goals

Climate Central's Interactive Map

Recently, Climate Central published an interactive map that shows what states have implemented Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). These policies have been enacted on each state's own accord and set a goal for the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources. Take a moment to check out what your state's RPS policy!

For more information about RPS, visit this EPA website.

Welcome to the CRE Blog!

Hello and welcome to the CRE Blog! This blog will discuss topics
related to Climate here at UConn as well as beyond. Contributors will
include the UConn Atmospheric Sciences Group, which is a faculty group
dedicated  to facilitating educational, research and outreach initiatives
concerning the atmospheric and related sciences at UConn. Topics will
include research here at UConn, current events related to Climate and
more! Stay tuned!