NOAA scientists and colleagues have created an image of the change in nighttime illumination over metropolitan New York City and surrounding regions since the COVID-19 slowdown.
Suomi NPP Detects Changes in Nighttime Lights in NYC Metro
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Dangerous Humid Heat Extremes Occurring Decades Before Expected
Oppressively hot summer days often evoke the expression, “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” That sticky, tropical-like air combined with high temperatures is more than unpleasant — it makes extreme heat a greater health risk.
Towards a New Generation of Vegetation Models
Plants and vegetation play a critical role in supporting life on Earth, but there is still a lot of uncertainty in our understanding of how exactly they affect the global carbon cycle and ecosystem services.
Stinging Caterpillar Season Has Arrived in Texas
Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife say if a caterpillar looks 'fuzzy,' don't touch it.
Radar Gauges Methane Release From Arctic Lakes
The new technique could have significant implications for climate change predictions.
El Niño–Linked Decreases in Soil Moisture Could Trigger Massive Tropical Plant Die Offs
New insights could help farmers, water managers in tropical regions prepare for impact on crops.
