March 5, 2024

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SWOT Observes Coastal California Flooding SWOT Observes Coastal California Flooding

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite provides a new view of water on land, at the coast, and in the ocean.

     
Emissions from Fossil Fuels Continue to Rise Emissions from Fossil Fuels Continue to Rise

Scientists' annual checkup on Earth's carbon cycle found that burning oil, coal, and natural gas is impeding progress to limit climate change.

     
An Oasis of Green in Senegal An Oasis of Green in Senegal

Wetlands in Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary are used by millions of migrating birds.

     
Sierra Vista Sierra Vista

This city in southern Arizona is surrounded by mountains, national forest, and conservation areas.

     
Amazon Forest Fires Rage in Roraima Amazon Forest Fires Rage in Roraima

Huge understory fires are spreading throughout the state in northern Brazil as drought and heat turn the rainforest into tinder.

     
New Lows for Great Lakes Ice Cover New Lows for Great Lakes Ice Cover

The effects of a warm winter in the upper Midwest are evident in the lack of lake ice.

     
A Climate Archive Melts A Climate Archive Melts

The surface melting of a high-elevation glacier in the Alps has rendered it unusable for scientific research.