Environment
What is the Polar Vortex? The United States is currently facing severe winter storms affecting over 60 million people in the eastern part of the country. Temperatures could plunge to -50°C (-60°F) due to the polar vortex, a massive area of cold, rotating air around the Arctic that has expanded......
Morocco's mountainous regions have received substantial snowfall, a phenomenon recently documented through NASA's advanced satellite imagery. The space agency shared a striking animation showcasing snow-covered areas across the country, utilizing false-color corrected reflectance technology known......
As 2024 draws to a close, satellite imagery has once again played a pivotal role in providing critical insights and documentation of major global events. From natural disasters to geopolitical shifts, the OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) team has relied on satellite data, videos, and publicly available......
As 2024 unfolds, it is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded, surpassing the previous high in 2023. This milestone signifies the alarming reality that the planet's average temperature has exceeded 1.5°C (2.7°F) above pre-industrial levels for the first time, a threshold set by......
Ice tsunamis, also known as ice shoves or ice pushes, are a rare but formidable natural phenomenon that threaten cold regions across the globe. Unlike their aquatic counterparts, these frozen waves move with a slow but relentless momentum, capable of inflicting significant damage on coastal infrastructure.......
In a historic move aimed at cementing his legacy on climate action, President Joe Biden has announced an ambitious goal to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035. This new target, unveiled just weeks before Biden’s departure from office, underscores his administration’s......
Argentina has undergone a profound transformation under President Javier Milei’s leadership, marked by significant shifts in environmental policy and economic priorities. While his administration has sought to address the country’s severe economic crisis, critics argue that these changes......
The year 2024 is poised to make history as the hottest year on record, surpassing all previous temperature benchmarks, according to the European Union's climate monitoring agency. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in the global climate crisis, as the year is set to exceed the critical threshold......
The world’s oldest known wild bird, a Laysan albatross named Wisdom, has made an extraordinary return to the skies of Hawaii at the remarkable age of 74. This year, she laid an egg, her first in four years, sparking both wonder and hope among wildlife experts. Wisdom’s journey is an inspiring......
A powerful storm slammed into Northern California on Wednesday night, bringing torrential rain and heavy snow, marking the latest in a series of destructive weather events impacting the West Coast. The severe weather has prompted concerns over flash flooding, rockslides, and debris flows, putting residents......
California's Ventura County is grappling with a rapidly spreading wildfire, known as the Mountain Fire, which has prompted urgent evacuation orders for over 10,000 residents. The fire, fueled by powerful winds exceeding 60 mph, has already destroyed numerous homes and threatens thousands more in......
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina lawmakers have approved nearly $900 million in disaster relief, a figure that is expected to rise as the full extent of the damage becomes clear. The state legislature unanimously passed an additional $604 million on Thursday, supplementing the previously......
Hurricane Oscar has made landfall on Cuba's eastern shores, bringing with it winds of nearly 80 mph (130 km/h) and compounding the challenges faced by a nation already grappling with a near-total power outage. The storm made landfall near Baracoa at 5:50 PM local time, coinciding with the third day......
