Path to recovery of ozone layer passes a significant milestone Path to recovery of ozone layer passes a significant milestone An annual analysis of air samples collected at remote sites around the globe that is tracking a continued decline in the atmospheric concentration of ozone-depleting substances shows the threat to the ozone layer... Wednesday, August 24, 2022 0 27795
Study validates accuracy of NOAA’s smoke forecasting model during the Camp Fire Study validates accuracy of NOAA’s smoke forecasting model during the Camp Fire A research team led by scientists from the University of California Berkeley and NOAA found that HRRR-Smoke accurately predicted the intensification of smoke pollution from the Camp Fire. Tuesday, July 5, 2022 0 4216
Projected increase in space travel may damage ozone layer Projected increase in space travel may damage ozone layer Scientists from NOAA and The Aerospace Corp. modeled the climate response of the stratosphere to increased future emissions of black carbon from rockets burning kerosene fuel. Tuesday, June 21, 2022 0 15489
New research estimates the future emissions of potent greenhouse gases New research estimates the future emissions of potent greenhouse gases New research published in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics projects future emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a class of potent greenhouse gasses, based on recent trends and compliance with current policies.... Monday, June 6, 2022 0 0
Carbon dioxide now more than 50% higher than pre-industrial levels Carbon dioxide now more than 50% higher than pre-industrial levels Carbon dioxide measured at NOAA’s Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory peaked for 2022 at 421 parts per million in May, pushing the atmosphere further into territory not seen for millions of years,... Monday, June 6, 2022 0 0
Two additional regions of Asia were sources of banned ozone-destroying chemicals Two additional regions of Asia were sources of banned ozone-destroying chemicals New research has identified two additional regions of Asia as contributing to rising emissions of the ozone-destroying chemical CFC-11 identified by NOAA scientists in 2018. Wednesday, March 9, 2022 0 3703
Historic firestorm illustrates some of the ways NOAA responds when disaster strikes Historic firestorm illustrates some of the ways NOAA responds when disaster strikes On December 30, 2021, a combination of long-term drought and hurricane-force winds set the stage for what would become the most destructive fire in Colorado history in terms of property loss. Wednesday, February 16, 2022 0 0
Super Bowl brings fans, parties, and forecasters Super Bowl brings fans, parties, and forecasters When Super Bowl LVI kicks off at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on February 13, a nearby command center operated by emergency managers will include NOAA experts. Friday, February 11, 2022 0 1590
Eruption provides rare opportunity to study volcanic gas and ash injected into the stratosphere Eruption provides rare opportunity to study volcanic gas and ash injected into the stratosphere Scientists are traveling to La Reunion to intercept the plume from the Tonga volcano eruption. Monday, January 24, 2022 0 0
Smoke from wildfires influences ozone pollution on a global scale Smoke from wildfires influences ozone pollution on a global scale New NOAA analysis of a ground-breaking global atmospheric airborne research mission shows that smoke from biomass burning substantially contributes to one of the most common and harmful constituents of urban air... Monday, January 10, 2022 0 7594
0 Ocean Exploration Claire Montgomery Thursday, September 1, 2022 NOAA seeks new members for Ocean Exploration Advisory Board, welcomes others
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