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news. NASA Analysis Confirms 2023 as Warmest Year on Record. NISAR will study change to ice sheets, glaciers, and sea ice in fine detail, as climate change warms the air and ocean.
NASA Study Reveals Compounding Climate Risks at Two Degrees …
Aug 14, 2023 · Analysis by the NASA Earth Exchange of high-resolution climate projections concludes that, if global temperatures keep rising and reach 2 degrees above pre-industrial levels, people worldwide could face multiple impacts of climate …
NASA Says 2022 Fifth Warmest Year on Record, Warming Trend …
Jan 12, 2023 · Earth's average surface temperature in 2022 effectively tied with 2015 as the fifth warmest on record, according to an analysis by NASA.
Global Climate Change Impact on Crops Expected Within 10 Years, …
Nov 2, 2021 · Average global crop yields for maize, or corn, may see a decrease of 24% by late century, with the declines becoming apparent by 2030, with high greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new NASA study. Wheat, in contrast, may …
The Study of Earth as an Integrated System - Climate Change: Vital ...
Jan 30, 2024 · Current news and data streams about global warming and climate change from NASA. Earth system science is the study of how scientific data stemming from various fields of research, such as the atmosphere, oceans, land ice and others, fit together to form the current picture of our changing climate.
2020 Tied for Warmest Year on Record, NASA Analysis Shows
Jan 14, 2021 · Earth’s global average surface temperature in 2020 tied with 2016 as the warmest year on record, according to an analysis by NASA.
Sea Level to Rise up to a Foot by 2050, Interagency Report Finds
Feb 15, 2022 · Coastal flooding will increase significantly over the next 30 years because of sea level rise, according to a new report by an interagency sea level rise task force that includes NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and other federal agencies.
Vanishing Corals, Part Two: Climate Change is Stressing Corals, But ...
Nov 8, 2023 · In Brief: Data from NASA and other institutions show that the global decline in coral reefs is mainly driven by climate change and other human actions, including pollution. While some corals survive even under harsh conditions, scientists emphasize the importance of taking action to better protect and manage reefs.
Emission Reductions From Pandemic Had Unexpected Effects on …
Nov 9, 2021 · A comprehensive new survey of the effects of the pandemic on the atmosphere, using satellite data from NASA and other international space agencies, reveals some unexpected findings. The study also offers insights into addressing the dual threats of …
Warming Temperatures Are Driving Arctic Greening – Climate …
Sep 28, 2020 · As Arctic summers warm, Earth’s northern landscapes are changing. Using satellite images to track global tundra ecosystems over decades, a new study found the region has become greener as warmer air and soil temperatures lead to increased plant growth.