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Analyzing the Science Behind 2024’s Heat Anomalies

Record heat levels globally have led to significant health and infrastructure strains. Research advises both public system upgrades and personal…

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Carbon Storage in the Majestic Moors of Yorkshire

Satellite image of the North York Moors in Yorkshire, England captured on December 26, 2023, by the Operational Land Imager-2…

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Stunning Phytoplankton Bloom Stretches for Hundreds of Miles Across the North Atlantic

Satellite image of a striking phytoplankton bloom in the North Atlantic captured on June 16, 2024, by the Moderate Resolution…

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Mapping the Depths of Disaster With Advanced Science Tools

This map shows estimates of flood depth in areas west of Porto Alegre, Brazil on May 6, 2024. In 2024,…

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Can Culebra’s Coral Survive the Climate Crisis?

Satellite view of Culebra Island captured on February 10, 2024, by the Operational Land Imager on Landsat 8. The remote…

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Groundwater Depletion Maps Reveal Depths of “Extreme” and “Exceptional” Mexican Drought

Satellite view of water in Valle de Bravo reservoir in Mexico captured on May 20, 2022, by the OLI on…

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Florida’s Rainfall Shatters Historical Records

This map shows rainfall accumulation around Florida for the 24-hour period starting at 00:00 Universal Time on June 11 (8…

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Scorching Reality: Southwest’s Record-Shattering June Heat

Map showing air temperatures across the U.S. Southwest and northern Mexico on June 6, 2024. An early summer heat wave…

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Unveiling the Hidden Culprits Behind U.S. Greenhouse Gas Surges

Recent satellite and atmospheric analyses indicate U.S. methane emissions for 2019 exceeded EPA’s estimates, with significant discrepancies found in oil,…

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Volcanic Fissure Reawakens on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula

A volcanic fissure on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula erupted in late May 2024, marking the continuation of a series that began…

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