Water

“The Loss of Anybody at NOAA is Directly Connected to Services Lost By Every Individual…

As summer approaches, keeping a lookout for Africa’s storms as they whirl toward our southern states and gulf coasts might be a bit more demanding. The summer and fall storms last season approached earlier and continued with unanticipated devastation later. Asheville residents are still collecting debris from Hurricane Helene of … [continued]

Maybe There’s Hope For A Hopeless Time

People sometimes think that I go out intentionally looking for good news. I don’t, really. But sometimes I happen across it. And sometimes, it is just a matter of seeing things that can be hopeful when they are viewed together. I was thinking recently about the Great Green Wall of … [continued]

Copernicus: Warmest March In Europe & Lowest Arctic Winter Sea Ice

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts on behalf of the European Commission with funding from the EU, routinely publishes monthly climate bulletins reporting on the changes observed in global surface air and sea temperatures, sea ice cover, and hydrological variables. Most of the reported findings … [continued]

European State of the Climate: Striking East-West Contrast & Widespread Flooding in Europe’s Warmest Year

Thank you, Copernicus, Climate Change Service, EU Commission, for the following update. Europe is the fastest-warming continent, and the impacts of climate change here are clear. 2024 was the warmest year on record for Europe, with record temperatures in central, eastern and southeastern regions. Storms were often severe and flooding widespread, … [continued]

We Need To Save Earth’s Soil — Changing Our Food Choices Can Help

There is a really strong relationship between meat consumption and the Earth’s rising temperatures. If you choose to eat a chicken breast over a filet mignon, you make a dent in temperature rise; if you choose a meatless meal, you are making an even greater impact. Changing food choice patterns … [continued]