Perspectives
Should the world pivot its focus from climate change to other issues? Part 3. Concluding thoughts.
Recently, in the run-up to COP30, Bill Gates weighed in on this topic. Specifically, he suggested shifting the emphasis from...
Perspectives
Should the world pivot its focus from climate change to other issues? Part 2. Other perspectives.
The previous LOTRW post took a look at Bill Gates’ recent suggestions for COP30 participants in their run-up to next...
Perspectives
Should the world pivot its focus from climate change to other issues? Part 1. A word from Bill Gates.
The United Nations is the final stages of preparation for COP 30, the 30th Climate Change Conference of the Parties,...
Perspectives
Fall Color Connections: Tree Science, Weather, and Wonder
Lourdes Aviles on the weather, optical, and biological science behind the splendors of fall foliage.
Field Notes
Author Interview: Thomas E. Weber
Paths to Improving Forecasts AMS sat down with author Thomas E. Weber to talk about his new book Cloud Warriors, ...
Perspectives
Alfred Nobel, Bertha von Suttner, and Everyman (as in you-and-me).
“Here beginneth a treatise how the High Father of heaven sendeth Death to summon every creature to come and give...
Across AMS
Meet the AMS Presidential Candidates
Hear from our three candidates for 2026 AMS President-Elect.
Perspectives
Joel Mokyr shares the Nobel prize for Economics. Innovation is in.
“It’s the innovation, stupid.” (paraphrasing James Carville, with apologies). In the 1990’s James Carville continuously and famously advised Bill Clinton...
Perspectives
Peace, dignity, and equality on a healthy planet.
What a great tagline! Four great dimensions to the world’s aspirations. And how’s this for some supporting fine print? Improving...
Perspectives
100 Episodes of “Clear Skies Ahead”
There are many more ways than you’d think to forge a career in weather, water, and climate. Just ask the...
