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WEBVital Signs of the Planet: Global Climate Change and Global Warming. Current news and data streams about global warming and climate change from NASA.
NASA Says 2022 Fifth Warmest Year on Record, Warming Trend …
WEBJan 12, 2023 — NASA reports that Earth's average surface temperature in 2022 was 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit above the baseline period (1951-1980), tied with 2015 as the fifth warmest year. The web page explains the causes and impacts of climate change, and provides data and analysis from NASA's leading center for climate modeling.
NASA Study Reveals Compounding Climate Risks at Two Degrees …
WEBAug 14, 2023 — A NASA-led study analyzed high-resolution climate projections to understand how different climate effects might combine at 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The study found that more than a quarter of the world’s population could experience severe heat stress, fire weather, and other impacts of climate change …
The Study of Earth as an Integrated System - Climate Change: Vital ...
WEBJan 30, 2024 — Learn how Earth's climate is influenced by various factors, such as solar radiation, greenhouse gases, aerosols, clouds, and feedbacks. Explore the latest data and news on global warming and climate change from NASA.
What Is Climate Change? | Facts - Climate Change: Vital Signs of …
WEBClimate change is a long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth’s local, regional and global climates. Global warming is the long-term heating of Earth’s surface due to human activities, primarily fossil fuel burning, which increases heat-trapping greenhouse gas levels in Earth’s atmosphere.
Global Climate Change Impact on Crops Expected Within 10 Years, …
WEBNov 2, 2021 — A new NASA study projects that climate change may reduce maize (corn) yields by 24% and increase wheat yields by 17% by 2030 under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario. The study uses advanced climate and crop models to simulate how temperature, rainfall and carbon dioxide affect crop growth and productivity.
Evidence | Facts – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
WEBThe web page provides scientific evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate due to human activities. It cites natural and modern sources, such as ice cores, satellites, and instruments, to show the signs and patterns of a changing climate.
Causes | Facts – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
WEBLearn how human activities increase greenhouse gases and trap heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming. Find out how NASA studies the Earth's climate system and its effects on life and the environment.
NASA Announces Summer 2023 Hottest on Record – Climate …
WEBSep 14, 2023 — NASA scientists announce that summer of 2023 was the hottest since 1880, with global temperature anomalies of 0.41 F (0.23 C) above average. El Niño, human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, and heat waves are among the factors contributing to the record warmth.
NASA Releases Agency Climate Strategy – Climate Change: Vital …
WEBMar 29, 2023 — NASA's climate strategy outlines its priorities and efforts to advance climate science, innovation, information, and partnerships across the agency and beyond. The strategy covers NASA's Earth-observing satellites, missions, and facilities, as well as its aeronautics and sustainability initiatives.