In a Guest Essay for The New York Times, Cloud Appreciation Society founder Gavin Pretor-Pinney (Member 001) shares why clouds matter more than ever, not only for their beauty but for their critical role in regulating Earth’s climate.

From cooling parasols to warming blankets, clouds are central to the story of our changing atmosphere. And as climate science catches up, so must our appreciation.

Read the full article in today’s New York Times: “We Take Clouds for Granted” by Gavin Pretor-Pinney.