Goodbye rain, hello JPL

NASA's Earth Observatory captured this image of a large storm over the California coast on January 20th, 2010. This Friday and Saturday, March 26-27, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Canada Flintridge will be hosting two Climate Days in which scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will explain to classes and members of the general public the effect of greenhouse gases and clouds on climate, the difference between weather and climate, the role of the ocean in global warming and how scientists study Earth's climate from space. Attendees may participate in hands-on activities, view exhibits, demonstrations, student presentations, play Climate Jeopardy and other games, and get information on careers and resources for teachers and community members. Click on the Pacific storm for more information.

The meteorologist/blogger Bad Mom, Good Mom recently copied me in on a query to Jet Propulsion Laboratory oceanographer Bill Patzert: “It

Image of the Day: Purple haze

“Fifty Year Bloom, Near and Far," Peace Valley, Gorman, California. Photo: Rob Badger

“Where the Wild Things Grow” opens today at the G2 Gallery in Venice, California and runs through May 2nd. Photographers contributing to the group show include Rob Badger, who took the photo above, Edis Jurcys, Randy Redekopp and Nita Winter.

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