Katarina Samurović
Study Discovers That This Methane Depleting Atmospheric Molecule Can Recycle Itself
The hydroxyl radical’s reactivity has earned it the nickname “air detergent” - because of the way it effectively breaks down other gasses in the atmosphere, especially methane.
Measuring the Neutrino Tomography of Earth
In November of 2018, an international team of physicists managed to measure Earth’s mass by using neutrino tomography and the data captured by the South Pole’s IceCube Neutrino Observatory.
What is Negative Rainfall?
Negative rain(fall) occurs when a particular area experiences more atmospheric evaporation than water downpour over a period of time.
Mapping the Last Wilderness
An international group of scientists led by James E. M. Watson and James R. Allan mapped the world’s remaining terrestrial wilderness in 2016.
Analysis of U.S. Climate in August 2018
For the summer of 2018, the contiguous United States lived through its 4th warmest summer on record, tying with the summer of 1934.
What is the Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) Tool?
Google has launched a new tool, Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE), with the main purpose of making new climate-relevant datasets easier for cities to access.
Study Shows Southern African Ancient Baobabs Are Dying
A study published in the journal Nature Plants found that 9 of out of 13 oldest, and 5 of 6 most massive baobab trees died during the study, many of them suddenly.
Florida’s Growing Red Tide
This year’s red tide is so severe that it has forced Florida to declare a state of emergency.
Largest Fires in California’s History
In California, the officially hottest month on the record- July - was topped with the most severe wildfire season that Californians have ever witnessed.
World Highest Minimum Temperature Record Broken, and Many Follow
The city of Quiryat, Omanon experienced a new world record for the highest minimum temperature on the night of June 26, 2018.
Slower Hurricanes Means More Dangerous Hurricanes
A recent study from NOAA’s Center for Weather and Climate, has found that hurricane speed has slowed significantly in the past six decades
Ocean and Land Observation Data From Sentinel-3B
The main mission of the recently launched Sentinel-3B is to provide quality ocean and land monitoring. As part of the Copernicus program, GIS data and imagery will be made freely available.
Swarm Satellites Bring New Findings About Ocean Magnetism
In 2013 the European Space Agency (ESA) launched a trio of satellites called “Swarm”, which are specialized in capturing Earth’s magnetic activity including ocean current magnetism
The North American Climate Boundary is Shifting East
The North American 100th meridian west climatic boundary is shifting, bringing dry climate patterns further east.