Discussions of climate change often focus on mid-latitude effects in order to emphasize the need for action. However, climate change and ensuing ice melts are quickly devastating Arctic mammals and native peoples of the Arctic.
Sensing Wild Places: The 2014 Thacher Environmental Research Contest
The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies is honoring the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Wilderness Act for this year’s Thacher Environmental Research Contest.
Health Fears Prompt Crowdsourced Ocean Radioactivity Tracking Site
A new website by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) aims to collect ocean water samples from the public, along with donations to test them for radioactivity.
Bringing Together Art, Science, and Education Using the Aurora Borealis
A team of three science innovators travel to Norway to photograph the Northern Lights. Using images and blog posts to document their journey, they hope to inspire wonder about and interest in this beautiful celestial phenomenon.
Snuggling up with Science Reporters at the AAAS Meeting
Earthzine Science Writer Sarah Frazier recently attended the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Chicago. The science on display ranged from the finer nuances of climate change impacts to sweeping surveys of the American population and grand plans for pandemic preparedness across the globe.
Successful GPM Launch Marks New Era in Earth Observation
A joint mission between NASA and Japan’s space agency, the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory, will for the first time provide near real-time information about rain and snow around the globe.
SERVIR partnership increases capabilities of Himalaya regional organization ICIMOD
SERVIR continues to put resources into the hands of local experts through its newest partnership with regional Himalaya development organization ICIMOD. With supplemental resources from SERVIR, ICIMOD has increased capacity in its member states and developed a forest fire monitoring system based on satellite data.
Must-Follow Twitter Feeds for Earth Observation
Is Earth observation data useful when it comes in messages limited to 140 characters? Hundreds of organizations apparently think so. Here’s a list of essential EO Twitter streams to follow.
What is GEO? A Quick Look at the Group on Earth Observations
The 10th GEO Plenary in January marked an opportunity for the organization to celebrate its accomplishments and set goals for the future. At Earthzine, this gathering also provided an opportunity to highlight the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) in new articles and reflect back on the origins of the group.
10 Earth Images We Love
As a special tribute for Valentine’s Day, our Earthzine team has compiled images of the Earth we love. The following is a roundup of the beauty we don’t get to see every day.