We perform and publish cutting-edge, earth systems research in close collaboration with NASA and multiple other governmental and academic partners in the earth, climate, and sustainability sciences. We also lead efforts to mitigate and adapt to a changing climate, interacting with a broad range of stakeholders.
What We Do
Atmospheric Composition
The Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate research projects at CCSR include the study of the chemical constituents of Earth’s atmosphere, and the roles they play in influencing the atmosphere’s temperature, radiation, and dynamics.
Climate Impacts
The climate impacts research group at CCSR works on the improved understanding of how climate affects human society, and involves development of a framework to analyze complex interactions among biophysical and socio-economic processes.
Recent Publication
A Regional Nuclear Conflict Would Compromise Global Food Security
News
New Project Will Analyze Clouds to Make Future Climate Less Nebulous
Dr. Gregory Cesana discusses his new project which will examine the relationship between climate change and low clouds. These clouds will determine how much the Earth's temperature increases in the future. To find out more please click here for the full article.
How Dr. Carolyn Mutter and Her Colleagues Help Feed the World
Dr. Carolyn Mutter discusses her collaborative work in agricultural modeling and its implications in global expansion and food equality. Please click here to read the full article.
Back to the Future and Beyond with Climate Scientist Linda Sohl
Dr. Linda Sohl discusses her project Snowball Earth and how it has impacted her research in climate modeling and exoplanets. Please click here for the full article.