The pace of deforestation increased 10 percent in 2022, but there are signs the trajectory may change for the better in the near future.
Tag: El Nino Southern Oscillation
‘A New Spike’ in Global Temperatures in the Forecast
The World Meteorological Organization reports increased odds that El Niño, the global weather pattern often tied to intense heat, will arrive by fall.
NOAA Forecasters See a Respite for California
Less extreme spring temperatures could mean gradual snowmelt and lower flood risks, according to experts. “The picture is relatively optimistic,” one said.
2020 is Tied With 2016 as Hottest Year Ever on Record
The global average temperature in 2020 was about 2.25 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the average from 1850 to 1900, data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service indicates.
2020 Ties 2016 as Hottest Yet, European Analysis Shows
The global average temperature in 2020 was about 2.25 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the average from 1850 to 1900, data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service indicates.
What Panama’s Worst Drought Means for Its Canal’s Future
A severe drought this year led to restrictions for the Panama Canal. The rains are now returning, but weather patterns are likely to make limits more commonplace in years to come.
Trilobites: Massacre of Children in Peru Might Have Been a Sacrifice to Stop Bad Weather
Nearly 140 child skeletons were revealed at the site last year. And now researchers say it may have been a response to an El Niño event.