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Chemical Sciences Laboratory

Detecting and understanding changes in our atmosphere to protect lives, national security, and vital socioeconomic systems.

About Us

NOAA's Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL) is a world leader in atmospheric chemistry and composition, developing and deploying advanced technologies to ensure NOAA remains at the forefront in protecting lives, property, and livelihoods of the American people.

As one of NOAA's premier research laboratories, CSL pioneers ground-breaking studies of the atmosphere – from the air we breathe to the protective stratosphere high above the surface.

CSL provides unique expertise, technologies, and leadership to protect our atmosphere and the people, ecosystems, and economies that depend on it.

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