At the end of the Paleocene and beginning of the Eocene epochs, between 59 to 51 million years ago, Earth experienced dramatic warming periods, both gradual periods stretching millions of years and sudden warming events known as hyperthermals.
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Students Explore Challenges of Estimating Uncertainty in Ocean and Climate Data
Graduate students and scientists specializing in oceanographic, climate, and statistical sciences gathered for a weeklong summer school program designed to teach best practices for understanding, deriving, and communicating the uncertainties involved in gathering and analyzing ocean and climate data.
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.
International Report Confirms Record-High Global Temperatures, Greenhouse Gases in 2023
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.
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.
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.