Atmosphere

How Dust Affects the World’s Health
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How Dust Affects the World’s Health

NASA research finds that a combination of windblown dust and human-caused particle pollution was associated with nearly 3 million premature deaths in 2019.

Published Mar 17, 2023

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For the Longest Time
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For the Longest Time

Tropical Cyclone Freddy, an unusually long-lived storm, wandered in the Indian Ocean for more than a month.

Published Mar 8, 2023

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Taking Stock of Carbon Dioxide Emissions
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Taking Stock of Carbon Dioxide Emissions

A pilot project has used satellite measurements to estimate emissions and removals of carbon dioxide in individual nations.

Published Mar 8, 2023

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Nitrogen Dioxide in the Neighborhood
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Nitrogen Dioxide in the Neighborhood

A team of scientists mapped nitrogen dioxide in California’s air at the neighborhood scale and found hotspots of the air pollutant near high-rise buildings and food processing facilities.

Published Mar 7, 2023

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A Dazzling Aurora Borealis
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A Dazzling Aurora Borealis

Astronauts and sky watchers oohed and aahed as the night sky lit up with pulsating displays of reds, greens, and purples.

Published Mar 3, 2023

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