Stories by Jennifer A. Francis

Jennifer A. Francis is a senior scientist and acting deputy director of the Woodwell Climate Research Center. She has done extensive research on Arctic warming and on atmospheric vapor and energy. She is a member of Scientific American's board of advisers. Credit: Nick Higgins

Climate Change

Vapor Storms Are Threatening People and Property

More moisture in a warmer atmosphere is fueling intense hurricanes and flooding rains

October 19, 2021 — Jennifer A. Francis

Climate Change

The Arctic Is Breaking Climate Records, Altering Weather Worldwide

The Arctic climate is shattering record after record, altering weather worldwide

December 12, 2018 — Jennifer A. Francis