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by Judith Curry Subtitle: our failure to live in harmony with nature. I’m taking a breather today from nonstop hurricane stuff. Well, ‘breather’ may not be quite the right word. As I’m writing this,...

by Telis Koskinas On February 2017, Oroville Dam gained worldwide attention when its main spillway suddenly failed, seemingly without precedent, under natural operating conditions...

by Judith Curry Reflections on forecasting hurricanes in light of U.S. landfalling Hurricanes Hermine and Matthew, highlighting the complexities of forecast ensemble interpretation. A recent issue of the NYTimes Magazine...

pby Judith Curry Some reflections on the east coast U.S. snowstorm: the forecasts, their communication and the response. About a week ago, the weather forecast models suggested a strong storm developing off the east coast...

pby Judith Curry Some reflections on the east coast U.S. snowstorm: the forecasts, their communication and the response. About a week ago, the weather forecast models suggested a strong storm developing off the east coast...

Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach I read a curious statement on the web yesterday, and I don’t remember where. If the author wishes to claim priority, here’s your chance. The author said (paraphrasing): If you’re...

by Judith Curry “If we look at the broader base of evidence then we see things that support the premise that climate change has been making a contribution.” – Dame Julia Slingo Well, I am home again today...