In a Warming World, Climate Scientists Consider Category 6 Hurricanes
Are five hurricane categories enough in a warming world witnessing increasingly extreme events?
OpenET Study Helps Water Managers and Farmers Put NASA Data to Work
As the world looks for sustainable solutions, a system tapping into NASA satellite data for water management has passed a critical test.
Groundwater Levels Around the World Are Dropping Quickly, Often at Accelerating Rates
Rapid declines are most common in aquifers under croplands in drier regions, including California, the most extensive analysis of groundwater trends so far shows.
Groundwater Is Declining Globally, But With Hopeful Exceptions
The most detailed global look at groundwater shows much loss but also stories of success in restoring some aquifers.
Spring Heat Packs a Punch for Snowpack in Pacific Northwest
New research shows how snowpack loss due to moderate springtime heat can outweigh that of a record-shattering summer heat dome.
Milestone Towards Groundwater Sustainability in California
The state has finished reviewing sustainability plans for high- and medium-priority groundwater basins.
Preparing for Wet Years in the Face of Climate Change
A commentary discusses the need to accelerate California's planning for the wet years that are bound to happen.
No turning back: The Largest Dam Removal in U.S. History Begins
In a win for local tribes, dammed reservoirs on the Klamath River are being lowered to save fish habitat and improve water quality.
NASA Confirms 2023 as Warmest Year on Record
Global temperatures last year were around 2.1 degrees Fahrenheit (1.2 degrees Celsius) above the average for NASA’s baseline period (1951-1980).