Space-age forecast
There's thunder in the air above the equator - a band of storm clouds there produces about three-quarters of the energy in the atmosphere, driving its circulation patterns.
Climate change could radically affect these crucial clouds, leading to potentially devastating new weather patterns.
But a satellite launched by NASA may help predict these changes before it's too late to save the atmosphere.
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| A storm over the ocean. Should we expect more extreme weather as our climate changes? |
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