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the Earth set another record for heat

Earth just experienced its warmest January on record

The average surface air temperature was 55.81 degrees Fahrenheit That's 1.42 degrees Fahrenheit above the 1991-2020 average for the month.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

The US is freezing and La Nina usually eases warming. Earth just set another heat record anyway

The European climate service Copernicus says the world warmed to yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly United States, a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot year.

Penn Live · 14h

Believe it or not, the Earth set another record for heat

For Americans, news of a record warm January might seem odd given how cold it was. But the U.S. is just a tiny fraction of the planet’s surface.

webcenterfairbanks · 13h

Earth sets another heat record in January despite freezing US

The surprising January heat record coincides with a new study by a climate science heavyweight, former top NASA scientist James Hansen, and others arguing that global warming is accelerating. It’s a claim that’s dividing the research community.

asteroid, Bennu and Earth

earth · 12h

Climate chaos: How an asteroid strike would change life on Earth

An asteroid strike could cool the planet's climate, harm crops, and disrupt food supply, but it may also increase plankton growth in oceans.

Reuters · 13h

Scientists predict devastation if asteroid Bennu strikes Earth in 2182

The rocky object called Bennu is classified as a near-Earth asteroid, currently making its closest approach to Earth every six years at about 186,000 miles (299,000 km) away. It might come even closer in the future,

CNN · 1d

Near-Earth asteroid Bennu could hit Earth in 157 years and set off a global ‘impact winter,’ study says

Near-Earth asteroid Bennu has a slim chance of colliding with Earth in 2182. If it does, the impact could trigger a global winter that affects our planet for years.

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Earth saw record-high greening in 2020: What's at the root?

As pandemic lockdowns forced humans into isolation, Earth's vegetation was thriving. The year 2020 was the greenest in modern ...

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What's the difference between climate and weather models? It all comes down to chaos

Weather forecasts help you decide whether to go for a picnic, hang out your washing or ride your bike to work. They also ...

Earth is still warming even when we’re freezing

It seems as if any instance of cold weather anywhere in the world may be used to assert that the climate crisis is a problem ...

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Smarter climate models: How plants influence the water cycle

Earth system models are essential tools for studying complex planetary processes, including interactions between the atmosphere and biosphere.

Bezos Earth Fund Cuts Ties With Climate Standards Group, FT Says

Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos’ $10-billion Earth Fund has ended its support for the Science Based Targets initiative, the ...

Evaluating The Evidence For Climate Change—And Its Impacts

Explore the debate on climate change causes: human activities vs. natural variability. Discover the latest data, scientific ...

Global Temperatures Shattered Records in January

Earth’s prolonged streak of abnormal heat continued into 2025 despite the arrival of La Niña ocean conditions, which typically bring cooler temperatures.

Year Begins With Warmest January Despite Shift Towards Cooling La Nina

Last month was the world's warmest January on record, continuing a streak of extreme global temperatures despite a shift ...

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