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More coral bleaching forecast this summer
Relentless ocean heat takes toll on reefs worldwide Parts of the Northern Hemisphere oceans could once again be hit by coral reef bleaching this summer. Bleaching caused by global warming is...
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Coral bleaching threat persists in Southern Hemisphere
Uptick in tropical cyclones intensifies impacts, hampers recovery A recent update from NOAA’s coral watch program shows that many reefs in the Southern Hemisphere face potential bleaching events in the...
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January 2017 climate change hot spots include the Arctic, Australia and South...
asdf January 2017 was ‘only” the third-warmest January on record according to NOAA, and the second-warmest, according to the EU Climate Change Centre. Staff Report Along with recording the...
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It’s official — 2016 is the warmest year on record
Climate data show steady pace of global warming A NASA map shows the pattern of global warming in 2016. Staff Report For the third year in a row, the average global temperature climbed to a new record...
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2016 headed for new global temperature record
November ends up as 5th-warmes on record November was marked by contrasts between North America and Eurasia. Map courtesy NASA. Staff Report November’s average global temperature was 1.31 degrees...
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Satellite mapping could help avert whale-ship crashes
A new satellite mapping program could help avert collisions between whales and ships . Photo courtesy NOAA. ‘No ship captain or shipping company wants to strike a whale’ Staff Report Satellite data...
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Climate: U.S. was record warm in June 2016
Deadly heatwaves and flooding part of emerging pattern of extremes Utah and Arizona reported a record-warm June average temperature, with most other states also coming in above average. Staff Report...
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Climate: More global heat records tumble
Warm, warmer … warmest February 2016 topped a string of preceding warm months with record-shattering global temperatures. Staff Report Above-average temperatures were widespread across the globe in...
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Global warming: Goodbye to sea scallops?
Rapidly warming ocean temperatures off the New England coast are affecting many marine species. Graphic courtesy NASA. New vulnerability assessment to help guide fisheries management Staff Report...
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Feds expand critical habitat for North Atlantic right whales
New protection to aid recovery of rare marine mammals NOAA has expanded critical habitat for endangered North Atlantic right whales. Photo courtesy NOAA. Staff Report North Atlantic right whales will...
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Study outlines path for U.S. ‘Energiewende’
In just 15 years, renewable energy could power most of the U.S. @bberwyn photo. Huge cuts in greenhouse emissions possible by 2030 Staff Report Germany’s deliberate transition to renewable energy — the...
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2015 sets global temperature record by a wide margin
Experts say no sign of slowdown in long-term warming trend 2015’s global average temperature broke the record by the biggest margin ever, and 2016 could be even warmer. By Bob Berwyn The average global...
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Annual NOAA report documents continued global warming impacts in the Arctic
The Arctic continues to warm much faster than the rest of the planet, according to NOAA’s annual Arctic report card. Scientists track fish populations, ice extent and river discharge Staff Report...
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Study documents high rate of reproductive failure in dolphins hit by...
Impacts of oil pollution expected to affect Barataria Bay populations for a long time A dolphin pushes a dead calf in March, 2013. This behavior is sometimes observed in female dolphins when their...
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Study shows simple treatment can protect salmon from toxic urban stormwater...
Coho salmon are struggling, but a new report suggests that boosting stormwater treatment could help them in some environments. Photo courtesy USGS. Green stormwater infrastructure needed to protect...
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Biodiversity: NOAA research voyage aims to track rare North Pacific right whales
New data from the Gulf of Alaska expedition will help guide ongoing conservation efforts North Pacific right whales are among the most endangered marine mammal species. There may be as few as 30...
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July 2015 was the hottest month on record for Earth
All signs point toward more record-breaking heat ahead Only a few small parts of the planet saw anywhere near average or below average temperatures in July 2015. There is little question that average...
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NOAA to webcast deep-sea explorations
NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer systematically explores the deep oceans of the world. (Credit: NOAA) Research voyage begins Aug. 1; scientists say they expect to find new species Staff Report FRISCO — Ocean...
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June 2015 is another record-warm month for the planet
Year to date also the warmest ever, new NOAA report says Most of the world’s land and ocean areas were much warmer than average in June. Staff Report FRISCO — Global temperatures soared to another...
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Climate: Coral reefs taking a big hit this year
Coral reefs in the Caribbean, like this one in the U.S. Virgin Islands, are at risk of bleaching as global warming heats up the world’s oceans. Photo by Caroline Rogers/USGS. Warm oceans leading to...
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