Tag: Zong-Liang Yang
October 31, 2024
Trees Cool Better Than Reflective Roofs in Vulnerable Houston Neighborhoods
As heatwaves become more intense, cities are looking for strategies that can help keep neighborhoods cooler. A new tool developed by researchers at The University…
Read MoreAugust 29, 2023
Rapid Shifts from Drought to Downpour Occurring More Often
New research shows that wild swings from severe drought to heavy rains are becoming more common with climate change in many parts of the world…
Read MoreApril 1, 2022
‘Flash Droughts’ Coming on Faster, Global Study Shows
Just like flash floods, flash droughts come on fast — drying out soil in a matter of days to weeks. These events can wipe out…
Read MoreOctober 6, 2021
Record-Breaking Texas Drought More Severe Than Previously Thought
In 2011, Texas experienced one of its worst droughts ever. The dry, parched conditions caused over $7 billion in crop and livestock losses, sparked wildfires,…
Read MoreJuly 16, 2020
Divining Monsoon Rainfall Months in Advance with Satellites and Simulations
Researchers affiliated with The University of Texas at Austin have developed a strategy that more accurately predicts seasonal rainfall over the Asian monsoon region and…
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