Earth System Science

Earth System Science

Raghu Murtugudde is a professor of atmospheric, oceanic and Earth system science at the University of Maryland, College Park. He focuses on the ocean's role in climate, Earth system modeling and predictions, and climate impacts on water, food and health. Murtugudde writes on natural-human system interactions and humanity's evolutionary baggage in relation to human perception of climate risks.

Articles by: Earth System Science

climate change, global warming, poverty, wealth

A Tale of 2 Worlds: Nations Collide on Climate Change (Op-Ed)

By Raghu Murtugudde, Earth System Science published

To fight global warming, wealthy nations need to actually ask poor nations what they need.

Aa lava tumbling into the sea at Sullivan Bay, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands

Using Loopholes, Nature May Save Galápagos Penguins (Op-Ed)

By Raghu Murtugudde, Earth System Science published

The Galápagos are more than a life raft in Pacific currents — they actually alter the Pacific currents, and in so doing, help feed the islands' residents.

monsoon, storms, thunderstorms, lightning

Dust Clouds the Future of the South Asian Monsoon (Op-Ed)

By Raghu Murtugudde, Earth System Science published

Pollution and dust is shrinking the monsoon season, threatening the crops that feed millions.