High Elevation Climate Refuges

A recent study suggests fish habitat is more resilient to climate changes than previously thought.

The Forest for the Trees

In an extensive synthesis, forest researchers examine why it’s difficult to extrapolate from drought impacts on individual trees to drought impacts on whole forests. 

When it Rivers, it Pours

A new look at how atmospheric rivers and extreme precipitation will increase in a changing climate.

Impossible Predictions Becoming Possible

In the Eastern US, heat events have precursors in a specific patch of warm water in the Pacific and in dry weather. 

Documenting the Drought

Last summer, CIRC partnered with Oregon Sea Grant to interview Oregonians about how they were responding to the drought. Video of these interviews is now available.