Visible satellite imagery from NASA’s Aqua satellite revealed the formation of Tropical Storm Kenneth in the Southern Indian Ocean. Kenneth formed north of Madagascar and east of the Aldabra Atoll.
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New Studies Highlight Challenge of Meeting Paris Agreement Climate Goals
New research highlights the “incredible challenge” of reaching the Paris Agreement without intense action and details the extreme temperatures parts of the planet will suffer if countries fail to reduce emissions.
Cities and Countries Aim to Slash Plastic Waste Within a Decade
If all goes well, 2030 will be quite a special year.
Arctic Warming Will Accelerate Climate Change and Impact Global Economy
Carbon released into the atmosphere by the increasing loss of Arctic permafrost, combined with higher solar absorption by the Earth’s surface due to the melting of sea ice and land snow, will accelerate climate change – and have a multi-trillion-dollar impact on the world economy.
Citizen Science Volunteers Devote Valuable Time and Data to National Marine Sanctuaries
A volunteer stands on the front deck of a whale watching vessel and captures the perfect photograph of a blue whale tail fluke to send to the Cascadia Research Collective.
Research Indicates Magic Mineral can Kill Bacteria in Contaminated Water
Natural zeolites are a class of aluminosilicate minerals with a three dimensional and open framework structure consisting of pores and cavities. Ion-exchange, adsorption, dehydration–rehydration and catalysis are among attractive properties of zeolites.