“Hot, sticky, miserable weather” – you might think that description reflects a typical Maryland summer. But actually, those words were written 72 years ago, by glaciologist Carl Benson while working on the Greenland Ice Sheet.
In 2023 and 2024, Earth’s average global surface temperature spiked nearly 0.3 degrees Celsius above what was already expected from climate change. Each year was declared the hottest on record and coincided with deadly wildfires, heat waves and historic numbers of climate-related disasters.
On April 25, Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) participated in Maryland Day, the University of Maryland’s annual open house event. This marked the 28th
Around the world, rain is falling less often but coming down harder. Plants are responding. For the past several years, ESSIC Scientist Andrew Feldman
Daniel Cziczo, Daniel Cziczo, Professor & Department Head of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at Purdue Marty Ralph, Director, Center for Western Weather and Water
Many ESSIC scientists attended and presented at this year’s American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting, which took place from 25 to 29 January 2026 in Houston,
Last month, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) issued awards to CISESS scientists. Between the two
American Geophysical Union (AGU) held its annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana over 15-19 December 2025. AGU is the largest gathering of Earth and space
Last week, the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center held their annual Collaborative Partner Reception and Awards Ceremony. During the event, ESSIC Director Lars Peter Riishojgaard
by Guangyang Fang On October 18, 2025, ESSIC/CISESS scientist Guangyang Fang and CISESS interns Anh Pham and Samuel Wiggins were invited to host a STEM