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Overview Effect: Quotes from Astronauts After Seeing the Earth from Space
Caitlin Dempsey
The Overview Effect is a shift in awareness by astronauts seeing Earth from outer space as a “tiny, fragile ball of life.”
Extratropical Cyclones in the United States
Caitlin Dempsey
Extratropical cyclones are powerful storms forming between 30°–60° latitude, driven by temperature contrasts.
Land Carbon Storage Declined Sharply in 2023
Caitlin Dempsey
Global land carbon storage saw a significant decline in 2023, driven by extreme droughts, wildfires, and heatwaves.
Storms in the Western Pacific Ocean
Caitlin Dempsey
The western Pacific experienced a rare event in November 2024 with four simultaneous storms.
Planting Trees in the Arctic May Contribute to Climate Change
Caitlin Dempsey
Afforestation in Arctic regions may accelerate permafrost thaw, releasing stored carbon and potentially exacerbating climate change.