Energy is a paradox: it brings us light, warmth, security, and mobility. But on the other hand, energy extraction, burning of fossil fuels, and the unequal distribution of energy resources have wrought environmental and social problems for humanity. Energy use is at the root of climate change and many other issues, and we are seeing the beginnings of a global shift in energy sources and energy policy toward more cooperative, sustainable use of energy. The topics around energy are relevant in all science disciplines as well as in engineering, policy, social science, and economics.

Summary: This fuel and rangeland production forecasting system provides actionable geospatial intelligence for rangeland managers, fire specialists, and producers.

Published : . January 2020. This document summarizes the presentations and discussions that were part of the fourth in-person partner event sponsored by the NOAA in the Caribbean Init ...

El Niño & La Niña (El Niño-Southern Oscillation). Current Status November 14, 2024. La Niña Watch. There's a 57% chance La Niña will develop soon. This is late for La Niña to arrive, and it's very lik ...

News & Features section featuring all of the latest climate related content and blogs.

Every ten years, NOAA releases an analysis of U.S. weather of the past three decades, calculating average values for temperature, rainfall, and other climate conditions that have come to represent the new “normals” of our changing climate.

Source : . Citi Bike Planning Meeting Astoria Queens CB1. Photo by New York City Department of Transportation. Used under a Creative Commons License, Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2. ...

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Road Closure from Flooding following Tropical Storm Debby. Public domain image by Marlene Phillips/FEMA. Page/s that contain this image : . Understand Exposure. Last modified : ...

View descriptions of each hazard on the Toolkit's Hazards page ». Page/s that contain this image :. Understand Exposure Last modified : . 20 April 2024 - 6:05pm. ...