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Posted
May 19, 2015
Physical Climate, Scenarios, Observations, Modeling, Water Resources, International, Carbon Cycle, Arctic, Agriculture & Food, Education, Energy, Human Health, Extreme Events, Adaptation

Annual Report Highlights Scientific Progress, Societal Value

Our Changing Planet FY 2016
The latest edition of Our Changing Planet, USGCRP's annual report to Congress, highlights progress in advancing science, informing decisions, conducting assessments, and engaging with diverse audiences. The report also spotlights interagency priority areas, including climate predictions, global change in the Arctic, water extremes, and actionable science.
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Posted
May 15, 2015
Oceans, Physical Climate, Observations, International

Antarctic Ice Shelf Faces Imminent Demise

Broken-up ice on the coast of Antarctica
The last remaining piece of Antarctica’s Larsen B Ice Shelf will likely disintegrate by the end of this decade, according to a new NASA-led study. The ice shelf, which partially collapsed in 2002, has existed for at least 10,000 years.
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Posted
Mar 16, 2015
Observations, International, Extreme Events, Adaptation

Preparing for Floods with Satellite Data: SERVIR in Bangladesh

Flooding along the Brahmaputra River and in the Tanquar haor wetlands, Bangladesh
Bangladeshi officials have announced plans to expand the SERVIR satellite-based flood forecasting system for nationwide use. The system uses Jason-2 satellite data to predict flooding as far as eight days in advance, a significant advancement in disaster preparedness for the flood-prone country. SERVIR is a joint initiative between USAID and NASA.
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Posted
Jan 16, 2015
Oceans, Physical Climate, Observations, International

2014 Confirmed as Hottest Year on Record

Map showing the difference between 2014 surface temperatures and long-term average temperatures. 2014 temperatures were warmer over much of the globe. Map created by NASA GISS.
2014 ranks as Earth’s warmest since record keeping began in 1880, according to independent analyses by scientists at NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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