The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder helps researchers predict weather, analyze air pollution, monitor volcanoes, and track a changing climate. And there’s more.
From Weather Forecasting to Climate Change, NASA’s AIRS Builds a Legacy
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The Worst Polluters in the Arctic Are Not What You Think
More than 600 fishing vessels sail the icy waters of the Arctic. But just over two dozen big tankers are the worst offenders when it comes to air pollution in this vulnerable region.
In Sediments Below Antarctic Ice, Scientists Discover a Giant Groundwater System
Many scientists say that liquid water is a key to understanding the behavior of the frozen form found in glaciers.
UC Leads Demonstration Project to Improve Ohio Streams
Biologists launch pilot project that could have implications for health of waterways
Land-Building Marsh Plants are Champions of Carbon Capture
Human activities such as marsh draining for agriculture and logging are increasingly eating away at saltwater and freshwater wetlands that cover only 1% of Earth’s surface but store more than 20% of all the climate-warming carbon dioxide absorbed by ecosystems worldwide.
Global Bird Populations Steadily Declining
Staggering declines in bird populations are taking place around the world.
