Long-Term Warming Trend Continued in 2017: NASA, NOAA
Earth’s global surface temperatures in 2017 ranked as the second warmest since 1880, according to an analysis by NASA.
Deadly Debris Flows in Montecito, CA
First there was fire. Then rain. And now deadly debris flows are devastating Montecito, California.
Ocean Acidification Changing Mussel Shell Structure
For thousands of years, California mussel shells have been made up of long, cylindrical calcite crystals organized in neat, vertical rows. But scientists have found that as ocean acidification has accelerated over the past 15 years, these shells have undergone dramatic structural changes, being built out of unorganized, uneven minerals instead.
Study seeks to protect key sites from coastal erosion; Scotland
Researchers are investigating ways to protect Scotland’s coastline against the effects of climate change.
It’s Official: 2017 Was the Second Hottest Year on Record
Global temperatures averaged 14.7 degrees Celsius (58.46°F) — 1.2 degrees C (2.2°F) above pre-industrial times.
Deadly winter storm pummels South, targets Northeast
Forecasters have extended a winter storm warning from the Gulf Coast in Florida’s “Big Bend” region all the way up the Atlantic coast. They said hurricane-force winds blowing offshore on Thursday could generate 24-foot seas. Coastal flooding, downed trees and power lines were possible along the East Coast.
Curbing climate change: Study finds strong rationale for the human factor
Humans may be the dominant cause of global temperature rise, but they may also be a crucial factor in helping to reduce it, according to a new study that for the first time builds a novel model to measure the effects of behavior on climate.
Nowhere to Hide from Climate Change
The water is nibbling away the beaches of Fiji. Not even the dead are allowed peace of mind. The graveyard of Togoru – a village on the largest island of Fiji – has been submerged.
A Chilly End to 2017 for the Northeast
The cold weather pattern has its origins in a large bulge, or ridge, in the jet stream that has brought unseasonably warm weather to Alaska.