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As heat waves intensify, so does criticism of government support - Roll Call

A relentless heat wave has focused attention on the inadequacy of government efforts to address heat-related deaths.

Roll Call · Jun 24, 2024

How the GOES U satellite will change Earth and space weather forecasts forever

GOES-U will complete NOAA's GOES-R weather satellite constellation, adding to the capabilities of its siblings and bringing a bigger focus on space weather.

Space · Jun 23, 2024

How to watch SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launch NOAA's GOES-U satellite on June 25

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy is scheduled to launch NOAA's GOES-U weather satellite on June 25. Here's how to watch live.

Space · Jun 21, 2024

'Hurricane Hunters:' Calm Science Pilots In Eye Of The Storm

When Hurricane Sally slammed coastal Florida in 2020, US pilot Dean Legidakes was aboard a scientific aircraft flying directly into the storm's core.

International Business Times · Jun 13, 2024

The warming ocean is leaving coastal economies in hot water

Ocean-related tourism and recreation supports more than 320,000 jobs and US$13.5 billion in goods and services in Florida. But a swim in the ocean became much less attractive in the summer of 2023, when the water temperatures off Miami reached as high as 101 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius).

The Conversation · Jun 10, 2024

Earth from space: Mysterious, slow-spinning cloud 'cyclone' hugs the Iberian coast

This 2017 satellite photo shows an unusual cloud "cyclone" nestled up against the coastline of Spain and Portugal. Researchers are unsure what caused the strange structure's spin, but ocean eddies and an extreme heat wave likely played key roles.

LiveScience · Jun 10, 2024

Brutal heatwave cooks US south-west, an early sign of sizzling summer ahead

Millions of Americans are sweltering as experts warn early heat could herald next record-smashing summer

The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2024

Colombian Underwater 'Art Gallery' Serves As Coral Home

On the Caribbean seafloor, an unusual sculpture gallery is taking shape with an equally unusual purpose: to provide homes for corals under threat from tourism and climate change.

International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024

Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean

You’ve probably heard people say, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” There’s a lot of truth to that phrase, and it’s important to understand it as summer temperatures rise.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

Rotting sargassum is choking the Caribbean’s white sand beaches, fueling an economic and public health crisis

The Caribbean’s sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs filled with an amazing variety of sea creatures have long been the pride of the islands.

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024