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Imperfect climate models can still help us immensely, Yale says
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission. The fight against climate change is ongoing, and while we're still a long way from finding an actually sustainable solution, researchers at Yale say that imperfect climate models may actually be far more helpful than many think. While the UN has warned time and again that we're losing control of climate change, a lot of the research into how the world is changing and temperatures are rising has remained a bit of a mystery itself. That's because no matter how hard we work on it, we always seem to come up with models that don't quite line up. Today's Top Deals Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Best Ring Video Doorbell deals Memorial Day security camera deals: Reolink's unbeatable sale has prices from $29.98 In fact, some have even said that what's happening on Earth right now can't be explained by climate models. So, where does that leave us? Well, according to scientists at Yale, those imperfect climate models are actually giving scientists very important information to work with. That's because when you have highly idealized models, they don't bother to take into account all of the information, like every gust of wind, ever drop of rain, etc. Instead, they take a broader look at everything. This broader look lets scientists focus on the more abstract aspects of climate change, instead of having to worry about the minute details all the time. Of course, there's still something to be said for those more detailed models, but even an imperfect model that is too broad can provide useful information for scientists to build on. The downside here is that if we always have imperfect models, how much progress are we actually making overall? The answer, the Yale scientists say, is that models must be built for a purpose. Without a purpose, we aren't going to be able to hone in on the issues. The challenge, though, is making a model that is actually fit for purpose. Without that purpose, we're just consistently creating imperfect models that eventually will cease to teach us anything. You can read more about the scientist's arguments in a post shared to Yale Climate Connections. It's an eye-opening read for anyone trying to keep up with the latest in our fight against climate change. More Top Deals Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2025: Get $2,000+ free See the
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19-05-2025
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Scientists studying gravity waves in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A team of atmospheric scientists is launching a cutting-edge research campaign from Des Moines as part of the Convective Gravity Waves in the Stratosphere (CGWaveS) project, aimed at better understanding gravity waves—atmospheric ripples that influence weather and climate systems. 'These waves are essential to how energy moves through the atmosphere,' said David Nolan, a professor of atmospheric sciences and principal investigator from the Rosenstiel School. 'Understanding them will improve long-range weather prediction and climate models.' Why has it been so windy in Iowa? Gravity waves can be created by air flowing over and around things like mountains and thunderstorms, moving away from these obstacles and potentially affecting weather many miles away. They behave like ripples moving across a pond after a stone is thrown into the water. Led by researchers from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and GATS Inc., and funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), the project will use a specially equipped HIAPER Gulfstream V research aircraft. WHO 13 Meteorologist Jason Parkin in the seat of NCAR's Gulfstream V. Operated by the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), the aircraft will carry 2 advanced lidar instruments to measure temperature and wind patterns in the lower and middle atmosphere. CGWaveS is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and supported by the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, a major facility managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. The project's goal is to improve understanding of how gravity waves impact atmospheric processes and forecasting systems. You can learn more information about CGWaveS on their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
