In Brief: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich is the latest satellite contributing to a 30-year sea level record that researchers are using to compare this year’s El Niño with those of the past. Not all El Niño events are created equal. Their impacts vary widely, and satellites like the U.S.-European Sentinel-6 MichaelContinue Reading
In Brief: Scientists using space-based radar found that land in New York City is sinking at varying rates from human and natural factors. A few spots are rising. Parts of the New York City metropolitan area are sinking and rising at different rates due to factors ranging from land-use practicesContinue Reading
In Brief: The annual Arctic sea ice minimum (lowest) annual extent was the sixth-lowest on record this year, while Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest maximum ever. These both continue a long-term downward trend due to human-caused global warming. Arctic sea ice likely reached its annual minimum extent on Sept.Continue Reading
In Brief: The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission is able to measure ocean features, like El Niño, closer to a coastline than previous space-based missions. Warm ocean waters from the developing El Niño are shifting north along coastlines in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Along the coast of California,Continue Reading
It’s not just Texas. In the past couple of weeks, communities all around the country have been hit with torrential rains and deadly flash flooding. Extreme weather events like this are expected to become more common as the planet heats up. As climate change increases flash flooding risks, our infrastructureContinue Reading
Twenty-five years after first warning that oil spills would wane while invasive species and climate impacts would surge, an international team revisits its coastal forecasts and finds many bull’s-eyes, alongside surprising misses. Plastic pollution, ocean acidification, and sensory pollution have risen faster than imagined, even as strong treaties curbed chemicalsContinue Reading
While government, energy, tech and banking leaders held a summit, protestors warned of worsening climate pollution and a future shaped by “the worst people on Earth.” By Marianne Lavelle, Kiley Bense PITTSBURGH—Flanked by titans of the fossil fuel, tech and finance industries, President Traitor 47 on Tuesday hailed $90 billionContinue Reading
In a packed function room in Lagos, Nigeria, the jaunty sounds of Stevie Wonder’s ‘Sir Duke’ start to play. Then, as a giant sparkler and confetti cannon erupt, a curtain slowly parts to reveal a spinning display stacked with green, white and gold milk powder sachets. “Ornua has brought Ireland’sContinue Reading
Author Joseph Lee explores Wampanoag family history in a new book of memoir and reportage. The post Finding your ancestors in the archives appeared first on High Country News. Your browser does not support the audio element.Continue Reading
The FIFA Club World Cup exposed some significant issues that could hamper the 2026 World Cup, with hot weather being among the top concerns.Continue Reading
A well-connected lobbyist and advocate for fossil fuel resource development is one of eight applicants alleging the David Suzuki Foundation used misleading photographs in their promotional materials. As reported by the National Post, a Competition Bureau complaint alleges the foundation used “false and misleading” imagery in a fundraising activity. ThoughContinue Reading
A growing body of research shows the cascading health impacts of wildfire smoke, from cognitive decline to heart issues. By Kiley Price The dog days of summer are synonymous with sizzling temperatures, longer nights and … wildfire smoke? Continue Reading
Earlier this month, the government websites that hosted the authoritative, peer-reviewed national climate assessments went dark. Officials say they’re only obligated to give the reports to Congress. (Image credit: John Raoux)Continue Reading