Raghu Murtugudde
Latest articles by Raghu Murtugudde

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.

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.

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.

Predicting El Niño Devastation, Weeks in Advance
By Raghu Murtugudde published
No, El Niño is not the source of every weather crisis, but it can be devastating, and researchers have uncovered a new clue that may help predict how bad things can get.

5 Resources Nations Need to Survive a Warming World (Op-Ed)
By Raghu Murtugudde published
To survive global warming, technology for survival needs to reach all nations.

Will We Combat Global Warming, Despite Our Nature? (Op-Ed)
By Raghu Murtugudde published
To solve the climate crisis, people will need to see beyond their human nature.

Human Nature May Seal the Planet's Warming Fate (Op-Ed)
By Raghu Murtugudde published
We can reverse the planet's warming, but not with a "wait and see" approach.

To Cool a Warming Planet, Give Developing Countries a Voice (Op-Ed)
By Raghu Murtugudde published
Runaway global warming can't be stopped if developing nations don't have realistic options.

Money Drives Weather Data, But What About Climate? (Op-Ed)
By Raghu Murtugudde published
Weather prediction may become financially self sustainable, but the hunt for climate data lags far behind.

Climate Fixes Need Realistic Compromises (Op-Ed)
By Raghu Murtugudde published
While scientists gather the ground truth about climate, it's up to lawmakers to do something responsible with it.

Who Will Save Earth? The Ingenious Human Mind (Op-Ed)
By Raghu Murtugudde published
Humans are causing the climate to change, but we'll also be the ones to fix it.

Is Climate Change Response 'Fight or Flight' or 'Rest and Digest'? (Op-Ed)
By Raghu Murtugudde published
Is "fight or flight" the right response for a warming climate?

Pause in Global Warming Comes Served With Unwelcome Side Dishes (Op-Ed)
By Raghu Murtugudde published
The hiatus in global warming is leading to healthy debate, but to remain healthy, that debate must be informed.
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