Ocean’s hidden ‘skin’ could protect us from climate change
Just below the surface of our vast oceans, there exists a a tiny layer less than 2 millimeters deep. This ultra-thin layer, termed "ocean skin," is ever so slightly cooler than the water directly beneath it. This subtle temperature difference might not seem like much, but it acts as an efficient gatekeeper for one of the world's most notorious greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide (CO2). Temperature of ocean skin According to new research, the slightly cooler temperature of the ocean skin increases the amount of CO2 the ocean can absorb. The theory is not new – it has been suggested by lab work...
U.S. Winter Outlook: Warmer and drier South, wetter North
A slowly-developing La Nina is favored to influence conditions for the upcoming winter across most of the country, according to NOAA’s U.S. Winter Outlook released today by the Climate Prediction Center — a division of NOAA’s National Weather Service. This outlook is for December 2024 through February 2025 and contains information on likely conditions throughout the country for temperature, precipitation and drought.
How climate change will exacerbate air pollution—And what it means for us
Under moderate scenarios, 8.5 million US residents could be living in areas non-compliant with air quality standards, with the number increasing to 13.5 million under high climate sensitivity scenarios.