Greenhouse gas concentrations, the global temperature across land and the ocean, global sea level and ocean heat content all reached record highs in 2023, according to the 34th annual State of the Climate reportoffsite link.
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Healthier Honey Bees Found Near Organic Fields and Flower Strips
Organic farming and flower strips promote the health of honey bees, with colonies growing stronger and generally being healthier when living in their vicinity.
Dry in the Rio Grande Basin
A large reservoir in the Rio Grande Valley hit record-low levels in summer 2024, as the surrounding area in southern Texas and northern Mexico faced severe drought conditions.
New Images Reveal Global Air Quality Trends
The Air Quality Stripes which were created by the University of Leeds, the University of Edinburgh, North Carolina State University, and the UK Met Office, starkly contrast the significant improvements in air quality across much of Europe with the alarming deterioration in parts of Africa and Central Asia.
New Gels Could Protect Buildings During Wildfires
As climate change creates hotter, drier conditions, we are seeing longer fire seasons with larger, more frequent wildfires.
International Collaboration to Tackle Flooding Threats in the Caribbean
Flooding from rising sea levels endangers people, infrastructure, and agriculture across Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations, including Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and St Lucia.