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Tropical Cyclone Freddy sets world record for longevity
Tropical Cyclone Freddy has easily set a new record as the world's longest-lived cyclone. It has killed more than 200 people in Africa.
Kelly Kizer Whitt
March 14, 2023
Another atmospheric river is slamming California
Another atmospheric river will slam California today, March 14, 2023, bringing dangerous rainfall amounts and additional flooding.
Dave Adalian
Editors of EarthSky
March 14, 2023
Carbon dioxide emissions by country: See the map
A new study breaks down carbon dioxide emissions by country, revealing a map of which nations contribute the most of the greenhouse-warming gas.
EarthSky Voices
March 13, 2023
Wildfires turn world’s largest forests into carbon emitters
The world's largest forests, such as in northern Canada and Russia's Siberia, may soon release more carbon than they historically stored.
EarthSky Voices
March 13, 2023
La Niña climate pattern has ended. What’s next?
La Niña has ended and neutral conditions are now in play. Will El Niño come next, possibly by fall? Learn more about climate conditions here.
EarthSky Voices
March 12, 2023
Atmospheric rivers now have intensity rankings
Scientists are pushing an intensity scale for atmospheric rivers, much like the hurricane intensity scale. They think it'll help keep people safer.
Editors of EarthSky
March 12, 2023
Globe at Night asks you to help study light pollution
Participate in the March campaign for Globe at Night by looking at Orion and reporting how many of its stars you can see.
Kelly Kizer Whitt
March 11, 2023
Mexican wolf numbers soar past 200
Good news for the Mexican wolf population in the American Southwest. The latest count puts them at more than 200, a 23% increase over last year.
Kelly Kizer Whitt
March 5, 2023
Finding life on Mars requires more powerful tools
An international team of scientists says that finding conclusive evidence of life on Mars will require better tools than those on the current rovers.
Paul Scott Anderson
March 3, 2023
Antarctic ice on the run, with a 45-year low
Antarctic ice is melting. This February, it's at its lowest extent in the 45-year satellite record. Also, a long-term melt study suggests a surprising speed-up.
Deborah Byrd
March 1, 2023
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