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Update: Carbon Dioxide Concentration
This vital sign now displays data with the annual seasonal carbon dioxide (CO2) cycle, giving us a more accurate picture of the atmosphere's CO2 concentration at any given time.
This update brings October's global average atmospheric CO2 to about 419 parts per million (ppm), a roughly 50% increase since 1750. This rise is mainly due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels.
Google's ‘A Passage of Water' Brings NASA's Water Data to Life
This immersive experience leverages satellite data to illustrate how climate change is impacting Earth’s water cycle.
NASA to Showcase Earth Science Data at COP28
NASA has a global vantage point for studying our changing planet. The agency will share its knowledge and data at the 28th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) happening from Thursday, Nov. 30 to Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Tweet: Monthly Global Temperature Update
October 2023 broke records as the hottest October on NASA’s temperature record, GISTEMP. This is the fifth record month in a row, continuing a long-term warming trend caused by human activities. Visit the link above to learn more.
Tweet: Fifth National Climate Assessment Released
The NCA5 includes contributions from NASA experts and data. It details risks, impacts, and responses to current and projected climate change in regions across the U.S. Visit the link above to access the report.
Trailblazing New Earth Satellite Put to Test in Preparation for Launch
During three weeks in a thermal vacuum chamber in Bengaluru, India, the joint NASA-ISRO satellite demonstrated its hardiness in a harsh, space-like environment.
Vanishing Corals, Part Two: Climate Change is Stressing Corals, But There's Hope
Data from NASA and other institutions show that the global decline in coral reefs is mainly driven by climate change and other human actions, including pollution. While some corals survive even under harsh conditions, scientists emphasize the importance of taking action to better protect and manage reefs.
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