Articles
Increased Light Pollution in the Arctic
Caitlin Dempsey
Satellite data shows rising Arctic nighttime lights, driven by growing industrial activity in oil, gas, and infrastructure.
The Rise of Proglacial Lakes
Caitlin Dempsey
Glacial retreat in Alaska's Yakutat Foreland has fueled rapid growth of proglacial lakes, doubling their size in 40 years as seen in Landsat imagery.
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.