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weather1 month ago•2 min saved

NOAA: El Niño Emerges, Set to Strengthen Into Winter

NOAA’s National Weather Service announced that El Niño has formed in the tropical Pacific and is likely to intensify to moderate or strong this fall, with a 63% chance that regional sea surface temperatures exceed 2.0°C—potentially a 'very strong' El Niño. The phenomenon alters the Walker Circulation and typically shifts the winter jet south, bringing warmer northern U.S. winters but drier conditions in parts of the Northwest and Ohio/Tennessee valleys, while the Southern U.S. can see stormier weather; West Coast high-tide flooding and ecological impacts can also occur. NOAA notes that ENSO forecasts now rely on both the ONI and the newer Relative Oceanic Nino Index (RONI), which better tracks changes in the Walker Circulation.

via National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (.gov)|

#climate-monitoring #el-nino #enso

science11 months ago•9 min saved

NASA Satellite at Risk of Deliberate Destruction

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to end or privatize key NASA satellite missions that monitor greenhouse gases and plant growth, despite their high scientific value and congressional funding, raising concerns about the impact on climate science and national security.

via NPR|

#carbon-dioxide #climate-monitoring #funding-controversy

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Japan's GOSAT-GW Launch Marks H-2A Rocket's Final Mission

Japan launched its 50th and final H-2A rocket carrying the GOSAT-GW satellite, which will monitor water cycles and greenhouse gases to study climate change, marking the end of an era and the transition to the newer H3 rocket.

via Space|

#climate-monitoring #gosat-gw #h-2a-rocket

science1 year ago•1 min saved

US Satellite Data Loss Threatens Hurricane Forecasting Accuracy

The NOAA will cease providing critical satellite data used for hurricane tracking by June 30, which could impair forecasting and risk warnings for hurricane-prone regions, raising concerns about preparedness and safety.

via The New York Times|

#climate-monitoring #disaster-preparedness #hurricane

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Scientists Discover Human-Induced Global Warming Began Earlier Than Believed

A new study suggests that human-caused climate change signals in Earth's atmosphere, particularly in the upper atmosphere, were detectable as early as 1885, much earlier than previously thought, highlighting the long-standing impact of human activity on the climate and the importance of continued atmospheric monitoring.

via Yahoo|

#atmosphere #carbon-dioxide #climate-change

science-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

NASA and ISRO Prepare to Launch $1.5 Billion Earth-Observing Satellite

The US$1.5 billion NISAR satellite, a collaboration between NASA and ISRO, is set to launch from India to provide high-resolution, all-weather, day-and-night imaging of Earth's surface using advanced SAR technology, aiding in disaster response, climate science, and agriculture.

via The Conversation|

#climate-monitoring #disaster-management #earth-observation

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Scientists Warn of Rapid Increase in Earth's Energy Imbalance

Recent satellite data reveal that Earth's energy imbalance is increasing at an alarming rate, more than doubling over the past two decades, which accelerates global warming and complicates efforts to stabilize the climate. The impending loss of crucial satellite monitoring tools raises concerns about tracking this critical metric, essential for understanding and mitigating climate change.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#climate-change #climate-monitoring #earths-energy-imbalance

climate-change2 years ago•0 min saved

"Earth's Unprecedented 10-Month Hot Streak Continues with Record March Temperatures"

The Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that global temperatures in March hit a new high for the 10th consecutive month, averaging just over 14 degrees Celsius, 1.64 degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial era. The 12-month period ending in March was the hottest ever recorded, with sea surface temperatures reaching the highest monthly value on record at 21.07 degrees Celsius. Despite the easing of the El Nino climate pattern, marine air temperatures remained unusually high, indicating ongoing environmental impact.

via Voice of America - VOA News|

#climate-change #climate-monitoring #copernicus-climate-change-service