But in this case, the researchers used climate model simulations to analyze precipitation variability, specifically, rather than just annual totals. (arstechnica.com)
It is intended to be a portal for the climate modelling community, but also for all the communities interested in using climate models results. (climateurope.eu)
I happen to know that a major oil company uses climate models of the deep past to inform their oil drilling operations, for instance. (realclimate.org)