New UH climate tool delivers custom data to support wildfire, drought planning
A new tool delivers personalized climate reports and wildfire risk data.
Federal funding cuts threaten safety, resilience of coastal communities in Hawaiʻi
Federal funding cuts threaten Hawaiʻi’s climate resilience by ending support for vital sea level rise modeling and coastal planning research.
It’s not just El Niño: New climate phenomenon impacts Hawaiʻi rainfall
The Pacific Meridional Mode plays a major role in the variability of rainfall in Hawaiʻi.
Real-time weather dashboard launched by UH
The Hawaiʻi Mesonet’s data has the potential to inform planning and decision-making in emergency management, agriculture, water resource, conservation and many other sectors.
Innovative CO₂ removal monitoring device earns student team $10K top prize
They are now trying to make this concept a reality, having secured additional funding to develop a prototype this coming summer.
New maps improve Hawaiʻi’s wildfire risk warnings
Unlike the current Red Flag Warning system these maps provide a daily, high-resolution look at the most current fire ignition risks statewide.
El Niño research brings global experts to UH Mānoa
This year marks the 50th anniversary of key milestones in ENSO research.
Hawaiʻi islands sinking faster in some areas; risk for flooding
Research reveals parts of Hawaiʻi, particularly Oʻahu's south shore, are sinking significantly faster than previously thought, accelerating the timeline for increased flood risk.
Discovery of water droplet freezing steps bridges atmospheric science, climate solutions
This research ties into the larger effort by UH Mānoa researchers and their collaborators to address climate challenges through a $26 million project to develop sustainable refrigerant technologies.
Pulitzer finalist shares climate reporting insights at UH Mānoa
Xia concluded her visit with a public lecture.
