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Study: Tornado season becoming more variable
A new NOAA study tracks the occurrence of seasonal tornadoes across the U.S. Fewer outbreaks, but more twisters? Staff Report FRISCO — Tracking tornado trends is a big deal in the global warming era,...
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Ozone hole about the same size as last year
A depiction of the ozone hole over Antarctica, courtesy NOAA. Ozone-depleting chemicals decreasing in atmosphere, but weather plays big role in year-to-year variability Staff Report FRISCO — The ozone...
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Oceans: New report says pirate fishing still widespread
Access to U.S. seafood market at stake for some countries Fishermen in the harbor in Saranda. Albania. bberwyn photo. FRISCO— In a new report to Congress, federal fisheries biologists fingered six...
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Coral reefs to take big global warming hit this year
NOAA scientists say warm oceans pose risk to reefs Vast areas of the world’s oceans are so warm that coral reefs may take a big hit this year, according to the latest coral-bleaching outlook from NOAA....
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El Niño arrives – better late than never?
Impacts unclear, though Gulf Coast could see rain surplus NOAA’s El Niño map shows widespread above-average sea surface temperatures. Staff Report FRISCO — A long overdue El Niño once anticipated as a...
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Feds tout progress in rebuilding fisheries
Fishing and shrimping boats at anchor in Appalichola, Florida. @bberwyn photo. 6 valuable fish stocks removed from overfishing list, according to annual fisheries report Staff Report FRISCO — Federal...
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Feds propose taking some humpback whale populations off the endangered...
Conservation efforts seen as successful Some humpback whale populations are no longer endangered. Map courtesy NOAA. A humpback whale in the Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary. Photo courtesy NOAA....
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NOAA pushes recovery of 8 endangered ocean species
The southern resident population of killer whales is one of eight species targeted for a new federal conservation push. Photo via NOAA. ‘People can help turn around the slide to extinction’ Staff...
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New NOAA study says there’s no global warming slowdown
NOAA says there’s no global warming hiatus. Greenhouse gases heating the world faster than ever Staff Report FRISCO — After carefully analyzing the best global temperature data available, including...
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Climate: May precipitation sets all-time U.S. record
Wettest month ever, federal climate trackers say Wetter-than-average conditions prevailed across a huge swath of the central U.S. during May, leading to a record-wet month for the U.S. Staff Report...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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