NASA’s EMIT Mission Continues to Identify Greenhouse Gas Emission Sources for Over a Year

NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission has been exceeding expectations over the past year. Launched in July 2022, EMIT was initially designed to map key minerals in arid regions. However, it has since proven to be a valuable tool in tracking methane plumes, surpassing its creators’ predictions, according to NASA. EMIT’s capacity […]

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NASA’s SWOT Satellite Captures Stunning Images of Earth’s Water from Above

NASA’s SWOT satellite has provided researchers with an unprecedented look at the water present on Earth. The satellite collected data that enabled the creation of maps showing ocean, freshwater lake, and river levels worldwide. The first complete 21-day scientific orbit of the satellite began in July and ended in August, during which time data for […]

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Global Scientists Declare “Time is Up” for Climate Change’s Worst Impacts

Climate Scientists Warn “Time is Up” for Humanity: Consequences of Climate Crisis Unfolding In a growing chorus of concern, climate scientists have been demanding urgent action to address the impending climate crisis. Just a few months ago, in May 2022, these scientists warned that “time is running out” for humanity in preventing climate chaos. Now, […]

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Salmon Populations Could Be Preserved Amid Climate Change Through Human-Made Cooling Stations

Salmon face new challenge amid climate warming A new challenge has emerged for mature wild Atlantic salmon during their awe-inspiring migration upstream to spawn. Rising water temperatures, a consequence of climate warming, present a formidable obstacle for these resilient creatures. Salmon, accustomed to the cold ocean, struggle with warmer river temperatures during their summer migration, […]

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