Earth’s hottest recorded year was 2023, at 2.12 degrees F above the 20th-century average. This surpassed the previous record set in 2016.
Unexplained Heat-Wave ‘Hotspots’ Are Popping Up Across the Globe
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Two-Way Water Transfers can Ensure Reliability, Save Money for Urban and Agricultural Users During Drought in Western U.S., New Study Shows
A new study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a solution to water scarcity during droughts amid the tug of economic development, population growth and climate uncertainty for water users in Western U.S. states.
Long-Term Study Reveals Warming Climates Threaten Florida Scrub-Jay
Because of warmer winters, Florida scrub-jays are now nesting one week earlier than they did in 1981.
New AI Tool Generates Realistic Satellite Images of Future Flooding
Visualizing the potential impacts of a hurricane on people’s homes before it hits can help residents prepare and decide whether to evacuate.
Managing Forests With Smart Technologies
Deforestation has remained a significant issue globally, with primary forests contributing to 16 per cent of the total tree cover loss in the last two decades, driven by climate change and intensive human activity.
Using Sunlight to Recycle Black Plastics
Not all plastics are equal — some types and colors are easier to recycle than others.
