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'Ominous milestone for the planet': Arctic Ocean's 1st ice-free day could be just 3 years away, alarming study finds
By Ben Turner published
The Arctic's ice cover could dip below a crucial threshold as soon as 2027, and will do so inevitably in the next 20 years if greenhouse gas emissions continue, scientists warn.
Satellites find likely cause of mysterious African elephant deaths of 2020
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Climate extremes seem to have exacerbated toxins in the elephants' water supply.
October 2024 set multiple US records for the driest month ever
By Meredith Garofalo published
Drought conditions expanded to record-breaking levels across the US during the month of October as temperatures also climbed to record highs.
Surprised Russian school kids discover Arctic island has vanished after comparing satellite images
By Harry Baker published
A student-led project comparing satellite images of the Arctic has discovered that a small Russian island has recently vanished after "completely melting" away.
Satellites capture havoc caused by Spanish floods (images)
By Conor Feehly published
Earth observation technology is set to play a larger role in how agencies respond to natural disasters and weather events.
Key Atlantic current could collapse soon, 'impacting the entire world for centuries to come,' leading climate scientists warn
By Sascha Pare published
Leading climate scientists ring alarm bell on key Atlantic Ocean current collapse in open letter.
30 years of polar climate data converted into menacing, 6-minute song
By Sascha Pare published
Geoenvironmental scientist Hiroto Nagai used publicly available climate data from the North and South poles to compose an ominous-sounding chamber music piece.
We have the satellite data to show climate change is real. Now what?
By Conor Feehly published
Free, open source climate data can help bridge the gap between information and environmental action.
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