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Fog is a vital water resource. Could it disappear in a warming world?: California program promises serious attention to an "underdog" area of research.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Richter, Hannah 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Pacific Coastal Fog Research project, a $3.65 million, five-year initiative funded by the Heising-Simons Foundation to systematically study coastal fog along California’s coast. Researchers aim to understand fog’s chemistry, ecological role, and response to climate change by combining field measurements from fog collectors with advanced climate modeling. Coastal fog is critical for ecosystems and agriculture in California, yet its dynamics and future under warming remain poorly understood due to limited data and modeling challenges. The project also investigates fog’s role in transporting pollutants and microbes, with hopes of inspiring broader global research on coastal fog phenomena. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193066128
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