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Treasured Maps
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Published August 20, 2024
Elevation data collected during a space shuttle mission in 2000 continues to inform science and society in unexpected ways.
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Smoky Skies Across North America
Published July 25, 2024
Hundreds of wildland fires lofted sky-dulling smoke over Canada and the United States.
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Extreme Heat Hammers U.S. Coasts
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Published July 11, 2024
As summer heat hit the western and eastern U.S. in July 2024, temperatures have been especially high in the Southwest.
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In the Grip of Global Heat
Published June 27, 2024
Heat waves rolled through parts of Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia, leaving vulnerable populations at risk.
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A striking plume trailing from the topographic prominence in West Antarctica is likely an orographic cloud.
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Satellite Data Suggest U.S. Methane Emissions Underestimated
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Published June 5, 2024
Emissions of the potent greenhouse gas may be higher than previously thought, especially from landfills.
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Finding Space for Tigers
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Published May 3, 2024
NASA satellites are helping track tiger habitat, offering hope and new insights for conservation as these predators face the consequences of rapid habitat loss.
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Global Accounting of Earth’s Rivers
Published April 30, 2024
A novel approach to estimating river water storage and discharge also identifies regions marked by ‘fingerprints’ of intense water use.
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