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Title: The Weather–Climate Schism
Abstract The atmospheric science community includes both weather and climate scientists. These two groups interact much less than they should, particularly in the United States. The schism is widespread and has persisted for 50 years or more. It is found in academic departments, laboratories, professional societies, and even funding agencies. Mending the schism would promote better, faster science. We sketch the history of the schism and suggest ways to make our community whole.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2005137
PAR ID:
10535448
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
American Meteorological Society
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
Volume:
105
Issue:
1
ISSN:
0003-0007
Page Range / eLocation ID:
E300 to E305
Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
weather climate
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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