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Scientists Warn Climate Feedback Loops Could Push Warming Past Critical Threshold
New research reveals how natural systems breaking down could amplify global warming by up to 30 percent, complicating Paris Agreement goals.
Djibouti Signs Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters
Djibouti becomes the 72nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters on September 14, 2026.
Southern Ocean May Flip From Carbon Sink to Carbon Source Under Climate Mitigation Scenarios
Climate simulations suggest the Southern Ocean around Antarctica could switch from a major carbon sink to a source of atmospheric CO2 as emissions decline under net-zero and negative-emissions scenarios.
Mercury May Have Shrunk by Seven Miles Since It Formed
New analysis of NASA MESSENGER mission data reveals Mercury contracted up to seven miles since formation, doubling previous estimates of planetary shrinkage.
Greenland Iceberg Survives Nares Strait Confrontation
A massive iceberg from Greenland's Petermann Glacier survives a rocky encounter with Joe Island as it drifts through the Arctic, offering valuable insights into polar ice dynamics.
August Sets New Joint Heat Record as Global Temperatures Surge Past 1.5°C Threshold
August 2026 tied July 2023 as the joint-hottest month ever recorded, with global temperatures reaching 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels and sea surface temperatures hitting new all-time highs.
August 2026 Sets New Record for Earth's Hottest Month
August 2026 was Earth's hottest month ever recorded, surpassing July 2023's record by 0.01 degrees Celsius. Copernicus and NOAA data confirm 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels as human-caused climate change and El Niño drive record-breaking heat worldwide.
Iron in Earth's Crust Reveals How Mountains and Plants Reshaped Climate History
Michigan State University researchers discover iron deposits in Earth's crust reveal how ancient mountain-building events and land plants reshaped the planet's oxygen history over 1.2 billion years, offering new tools for understanding climate change.