Earth Just Had Its Hottest September on Record | 2020 Could Rank Among Three-Warmest Years Ever Recorded This post first appeared on the NOAA website Unprecedented heat around the world vaulted September 2020 to the hottest September since 1880, according to scientists at NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information. Related: NOAA: September 2020 Saw Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Destructive Fires, Record Heat | $16-Billion Disasters this Year. So Far. The month’s warmth also contributed to 2020’s trend as […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 15, 2020 0 Comments
Climate Change: Global Sea Level Has Risen This article originally appeared on climate.gov Global mean sea-level has risen about 8–9 inches (21–24 centimeters) since 1880, with about a third of that coming in just the last two and a half decades. The rising water level is mostly due to a combination of meltwater from glaciers and ice sheets and thermal expansion of seawater as it warms. In 2019, the […] SnowBrains | October 7, 2020 4 Comments
Could the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Be The Most Active Ever? This year’s Atlantic hurricane season is currently the second most active on record. The “Atlantic hurricane season” is from the beginning of June to the end of November. With two months to go there only needs to be four more named storms to tie 2020 with 2005 for the most named hurricanes. In fact, there have been so many hurricanes […] Brains Alex Camerino | September 28, 2020 0 Comments
Glacier National Park, MT Losing Ice Fast Glacier National Park, located in Northern Montana along the Canadian border, is losing its namesake feature fast. That’s right, the park’s glaciers have lost nearly 80% of their size in the last 50 years, and the outlook is not promising. Glacier National Park is the 12th largest national park in the United States and is just over 1 million acres. […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 22, 2020 0 Comments
Patagonia Says “Vote the A$$holes Out” Patagonia, a leader in outdoor clothing, is letting people know what they think and what you should do. They want you to “vote the assholes out”. Their message of activism aims to remove politicians that deny climate change. The only way to do that is by voting and Patagonia is making sure you know. “It refers to politicians from any party who […] Gear Review Alex Camerino | September 17, 2020 6 Comments
Wildfires Are Getting Worse, What Can We Do To Help? Yes, wildfires are natural phenomena, however, they are getting worse due to climate change. The apocalyptic scenes coming out of California, Oregon, and Washington are a window into the future. The United States, the Russian Arctic, and Australia have all seen the most devastating fires in history over the last decade. Mother nature is ringing the alarm bells, but what […] Fire Alex Camerino | September 16, 2020 11 Comments
As Wildfires Intensify New Smoke Forecasting Models Are Needed New smoke forecasting models are being developed in response to wildfires intensifying across the western United States. The NOAA Smoke Forecasting System is good for predicting smoke movement across the US, however not as effective on a smaller scale. Related: The Intensity of California’s Wildfires is Causing Rare Volcanic Clouds Climate change is driving the intensification of wildfires worldwide. Increased […] Fire Alex Camerino | September 12, 2020 0 Comments
Famous Glacier in the Italian Dolomites Melting Fast Marmolada glacier may not last long enough to see 2030. The highest peak in the Italian Dolomites, Marmolada, stands at 10,968 feet and contains one of Italy’s most famous glaciers. The area played a pivotal role in World War I, as it became the line of control between Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces. However, due to the ongoing effects of climate […] Taylor Stephan | September 5, 2020 0 Comments
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