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A New Tool for Tracking Amazon Fires
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Published August 19, 2020
Following a notable increase in fire activity in August 2019 and a gradual rise in deforestation, scientists have been watching for signs of how 2020 might shape up. Several worrisome signs have emerged.
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No Rest for Nishinoshima
Published August 6, 2020
Volcanic activity that ramped up in late May 2020 has continued into August.
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Arctic Lows
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Published August 5, 2020
Record-low sea ice in July 2020 could be further depleted by a low-pressure system that developed over the Arctic Ocean.
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Phytoplankton Surge in Arctic Waters
Published July 30, 2020
The floating plant-like organisms are showing up in higher concentrations across the Arctic Ocean.
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Alaska’s Vegetation is Changing Dramatically
Published July 27, 2020
Tree and plant cover has deteriorated considerably in some areas, while advancing in other areas that previously burned or used to be frozen.
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Gearing Up for an Active 2020 Hurricane Season
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Published July 17, 2020
Abnormally warm ocean temperatures and a potential La Niña set the stage for an above-average Atlantic hurricane season.
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