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The Trump administration is reportedly planning to end or privatize key NASA satellite missions that monitor greenhouse gases and plant growth, despite their high scientific value and congressional funding, raising concerns about the impact on climate science and national security.
Japan launched its 50th and final H-2A rocket carrying the GOSAT-GW satellite, which will monitor water cycles and greenhouse gases to study climate change, marking the end of an era and the transition to the newer H3 rocket.
The NOAA will cease providing critical satellite data used for hurricane tracking by June 30, which could impair forecasting and risk warnings for hurricane-prone regions, raising concerns about preparedness and safety.
A new study suggests that human-caused climate change signals in Earth's atmosphere, particularly in the upper atmosphere, were detectable as early as 1885, much earlier than previously thought, highlighting the long-standing impact of human activity on the climate and the importance of continued atmospheric monitoring.
The US$1.5 billion NISAR satellite, a collaboration between NASA and ISRO, is set to launch from India to provide high-resolution, all-weather, day-and-night imaging of Earth's surface using advanced SAR technology, aiding in disaster response, climate science, and agriculture.
Recent satellite data reveal that Earth's energy imbalance is increasing at an alarming rate, more than doubling over the past two decades, which accelerates global warming and complicates efforts to stabilize the climate. The impending loss of crucial satellite monitoring tools raises concerns about tracking this critical metric, essential for understanding and mitigating climate change.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that global temperatures in March hit a new high for the 10th consecutive month, averaging just over 14 degrees Celsius, 1.64 degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial era. The 12-month period ending in March was the hottest ever recorded, with sea surface temperatures reaching the highest monthly value on record at 21.07 degrees Celsius. Despite the easing of the El Nino climate pattern, marine air temperatures remained unusually high, indicating ongoing environmental impact.