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As pollution increases, world falls further behind climate targets

November 19, 2024

At current rates, the Global Carbon Budget estimates, there’s a 50 percent likelihood that global average air temperatures will regularly exceed the 1.5-degree Celsius target (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) by 2031.

New NOAA research predicts an increase in active Atlantic hurricane seasons

November 19, 2024

A newly published study projects an increase in the variability of Atlantic tropical cyclone activity, leading to more active and inactive hurricane seasons and less near-normal seasons.

Global temperature and precipitation for October 2024

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information | November 19, 2024

It was the second-warmest October for the globe, and large parts of North and South America were drier than average.

U. S. climate summary for October 2024

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information | November 18, 2024

Drought expanded rapidly across the country during October, with near-record warmth and dryness dominating large portions of the Lower 48.

'Drought's Edge Illuminated' from the Art x Climate Gallery

November 15, 2024

Released in 2023, the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) includes an Art × Climate gallery. This image of an oil painting by Jon Bradham captures both the beauty of Lake Mead and the water challenges facing the West.

November 2024 ENSO update: ask me anything

Emily Becker | November 14, 2024

The expected La Niña has been slow to develop. There's still a 57% chance it will emerge soon, and the atmosphere is already looking a bit like La Niña. Our blogger discusses some of the climate conditions at work in the tropical Pacific.

Study: heat, not lack of precipitation, is driving western U. S. droughts

November 12, 2024

During the 2020-2022 drought, evaporation accounted for 61 percent of the drought’s severity, while reduced precipitation only accounted for only 39 percent.

Mapping flash drought patterns across the U. S.

November 12, 2024

Drought data over 2001-2021 suggest that in the western United States, low rainfall drove droughts but in the central and eastern U.S., low soil moisture and high evaporation played a bigger role.

Marine heatwaves disrupt ocean circulation and nutrient distribution in the Gulf of Alaska

November 12, 2024

Marine heatwaves create high-pressure atmospheric conditions that weaken coastal circulation in the Gulf of Alaska, reducing the formation of the eddies essential for supporting marine life.

'Swimming with Manatees' from the Art x Climate Gallery

November 8, 2024

Released in 2023, the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) includes an Art × Climate gallery. This watercolor by Amalija_M was created to inspire greater appreciation of marine life.

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