Satellite data reveals unprecedented low in Antarctic sea ice
This year, polar sea ice has taken a significant hit. Both the Arctic and Antarctic regions have recorded alarmingly low extents of sea ice, as reported by NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data...
The summer the US faced climate events once seen only in fiction
This summer, the U.S. experienced unprecedented heat, with incidents like people in Arizona suffering third-degree burns from mere contact with scorching pavements. Maricopa County's burn center was overwhelmed. The Midwest faced a severe heatwave, pushing...
Tens of thousands demand end to fossil fuels ahead of U.N. climate summit
In a massive show of unity and concern for the future of our planet, tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of New York City, marking the commencement of New York's Climate Week. As...
Climatologists call for "Return to the Holocene" amidst renewable energy boom
Imagine a time when our planet was a cradle of stability, a period known as the Holocene era that lasted for a blissful 10,000 years. Now, envision a world where we could turn back the...
Study: Rising emissions could lead to global heat and heavy rainfall extremes
The world may soon grapple with the dual threats of intense heatwaves and heavy rainfall, leading to perilous flood conditions, according to a recent study in Earth’s Future. Heat and Rain: A Dangerous Duo Experiencing...
Black Fire area close to 300,000 acres, Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak Fire still smoldering
Black Fire over Gila wilderness area continue to spread at a high rate, burning thousands of acres each day, and now closing to become the second-largest wildfire in New Mexico. Officials reported 296,895 acres affected,...
Tropical storm Alex opened 2022 Atlantic hurricane season — no major damage
2022 Atlantic hurricane season has begun, and the first tropical storm in the roster was named Alex. National Hurricane Center reported on Monday morning, that Alex moving away from Bermuda. Despite high winds during Sunday,...
Almost 50% of the Black Fire is contained — 287,273 acres burned
Despite all the efforts by ground crews, Monday morning infrared analysis show that Black Fire continue to spread by about 10,000 acres every day, and total affected area now is 287,283 acres. But over the...
Warm current in the Gulf of Mexico could cause Katrina-level hurricane in 2022 season
On June 1 the Atlantic hurricane season has begun. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration previously forecasted active season due to warmer waters in the Gulf of Mexico, expecting up to 20 storms and 4-6 major...
Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires grew to 315,830 acres — Black Fire now at 254,840 acres
The largest wildfire in New Mexico (maybe not for so long) still active almost a month and a half since it started on April 19. Thankfully, over the last weeks actions of thousands of personnel,...
Beautiful hues of Florida Keys — view from space
NASA's earth observatory posted a new image of the day, presenting a view from space at Florida Keys — a chain of hundreds of low-lying islands, that extend from the southern tip of the peninsula....
Black Fire burned a quarter million acres in less than 20 days
Latest infrared data shows that yesterday Black Fire slowed its spread, burning about 8,000 acres, but the total affected area grew to 249,656 acres. Even with such rate Black Fire activity is significantly higher than...
Over 100 people dead in Brazil floods, thousands displaced
Authorities in the Brazil state of Pernambuco confirmed 91 deaths, at least 26 missing and thousands displaced people after northeastern cities of Recife and Jaboatao dos Guararapes have been hit by massive floods. This is...
Black Fire burned over 241,000 acres, and just 26% contained
Latest data shows that the Black Fire grew by about 6,000 acres since Sunday evening, and about 13,000 acres in 24 hours. By Monday morning wildfire affected 241,403 acres with 26% contained. Black Fire on...
Black Fire on track to become the largest wildfire in New Mexico
Two weeks ago Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fire grew to 300,000 acres, becoming the largest wildfire in New Mexico records. But it seems, this "achievement" not going to last for a long time. Over...
Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire activity winding down, the Black Fire grew to 191,459 acres
The largest wildfire in New Mexico still going, but latest infrared mapping show decrease in growth. Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires approaching 313,000 acres, with almost 50% containment thanks to massive operations involving over...
Black Fire is now 179,534 acres — spreading faster than Calf Canyon Fire
The Black Fire in New Mexico continues its active spread over the southwestern part of the state. And latest data on the affected area indicates that it is growing faster than Calf Canyon and Hermits...
NOAA predicts 65% chance 2022 hurricane season will be more active than normal
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a forecast for the 2022 hurricane season, and it is projecting another record breaking year. On key points the new report is in line with other forecasts. Previously Dr....
Black Fire burned 167,378 acres — becomes the third largest in New Mexico history
As Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fire continue to slow its spread, the Black Fire already became the third largest in New Mexico records. Latest update from Gila National Forest indicates about 13,000 increase in...
The map of Delaware-sized antarctic iceberg journey to its death
It takes years for an iceberg to "die", but as soon as it is born, an iceberg begin its great adventure to the final end. Waves chip away at its edges, air thaws it from...
