Global Freshwater Abruptly Declines

Global Freshwater Abruptly Declines

The amount of freshwater stored on land and underground has plummeted in the past decade, which might indicate that Earth’s continents have entered a persistently drier phase.

Published Nov 23, 2024

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A Hazy, Foggy Day in Italy’s Po Valley

A Hazy, Foggy Day in Italy’s Po Valley

Research suggests that airborne particles called aerosols contribute to longer-lasting outbreaks of fog.  

Published Nov 22, 2024

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Extratropical Cyclone Whips Over the Pacific Northwest

Extratropical Cyclone Whips Over the Pacific Northwest

Damaging winds from the strong storm knocked out power for thousands of people in Washington state.

Published Nov 21, 2024

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Charting the Exceptional, Unexpected Heat of 2023 and 2024

Charting the Exceptional, Unexpected Heat of 2023 and 2024

Global temperatures have soared in recent years and climate scientists are trying to understand why.

Published Nov 20, 2024

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Mount Fuji Bare Again After Fleeting Snow

Mount Fuji Bare Again After Fleeting Snow

The volcano’s first snow of the season fell in early November 2024—the latest in a 130-year record—only to apparently vanish within a few days.

Published Nov 19, 2024

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