Climate change can be a daunting topic for most adults to grasp, let alone kids. A new NASA Web site can help our future explorers and leaders understand how and why their planet is changing.
The latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-P is proceeding through more checks in preparation for its launch, which is no earlier than March 1.
NASA has added a series of overflights of quake faults in Haiti and the Dominican Republic to a previously scheduled three-week airborne radar campaign to Central America.
Gavin Schmidt offers some context on the surface temperature record, a data set that's generated considerable interest -- and some controversy -- in the past.
2009 was tied for the second warmest year in the modern record, a new NASA analysis of global surface temperature shows.
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European nations commit to build the next Jason spacecraft, a key mission to monitor the behavior of the world's oceans. (BBC News) more...
Forests in the eastern U.S. appear to be growing faster in response to rising levels of carbon dioxide, a new study has found. (The New York Times) more...
A new modeling study simulated the effects of painting roofs white to reflect incoming solar rays and found that it could help cool cities and reduce the effects of global warming. (Live Science) more...
A decrease in water vapor in the middle atmosphere may help explain a string of years with relatively stable global surface temperatures. (The New York Times) more...
Mount Washington has lost its distinction as the site of the fastest wind gust ever recorded on Earth, officials at the Mount Washington Observatory said. (The New York Times) more...
A new study shows that due to their genetic characteristics trees are unable to properly benefit from the lengthening growing season. (University of Helsinki release)
A new study is the first of its kind to use a detailed energy system model to analyze the relationship between mid-century greenhouse gas targets and the likelihood of achieving long-term outcomes. (NCAR/UCAR press release)
California butterflies are reeling from a one-two punch of climate change and land development, says an unprecedented analysis. (University of California – Davis press release)
In a vivid example of how a small geographic feature can have far-reaching impacts on climate, new research shows that water levels in the Bering Strait helped drive global climate patterns during ice age episodes dating back more than 100,000 years. (NCAR/UCAR press release)
Contrary to conventional belief, as the climate warms and growing seasons lengthen subalpine forests are likely to soak up less carbon dioxide, according to a new study. (University of Colorado at Boulder press release)