NASA Joins National Climate Task Force
As a leading agency observing and understanding environmental changes on Earth, NASA has joined the Biden administration's National Climate Task Force.
NASA Data Power New Soil Moisture Portal
WWAO's new soil moisture data portal - Crop-CASMA - is live. Crop-CASMA, which provides high-resolution, field-scale soil wetness from NASA satellites in an easy-to-use format, is a collaboration between NASA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and George Mason University.
Humans Shifting Earth's Surface Water Storage
Using NASA's Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite 2 (ICESat-2), scientists have shown humans are having a much bigger impact on surface storage variability than previously thought, with over half of the planet's variability happening in managed reservoirs.
WWAO Request For Information
WWAO is launching new water projects in the U.S. Columbia River Basin. As part of this effort, we’re looking for information on activities using NASA data or technology that could address key water issues in the region.
Potent Atmospheric Rivers Douse Pacific Northwest
In mid-January, the U.S. Pacific Northwest was soaked by several episodes of heavy rainfall, leading to widespread flooding and landslides. NASA data show these rivers in the sky.
Climate Change Shifting Earth’s Rain Belt
Work from UC Irvine and NASA shows climate change will move Earth's tropical rain belt, with cascading effects on water availability and potential threats to global food security.
2020 Was Warmest Year on Record
2020 was a rough year for planet Earth, and NASA found it was the hottest on record. Our warming planet fanned the flames of extreme wildfires, drought and hurricanes.
Seeing COVID From Space
NASA is tracking the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our air, land, water and climate. The data have been collected in a free, openly-available online dashboard.
NASA, USDA Increasing Innovation in Agriculture
A new agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA will strengthen agricultural and Earth science research. WWAO’s collaboration with the USDA on its High-Resolution Soil Moisture Project fits into this larger partnership.
Sea-Level Projections Drive San Francisco's Plans
Access to the latest information about sea-level rise is crucial to many coastal cities. New NASA research is helping San Francisco plan measures to adapt to rising seas.