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After the eruption of Mauna Loa Volcano on November 27, 2022, Mauna Loa Observatory staff restored limited power to four key observatory buildings by augmenting existing solar generation and adding battery systems.

New research identifies the signature of greenhouse gas increase and the associated global warming in long-term thermal wavelength satellite measurements. It shows the evolution of the Earth system in response to human influence can be tracked by this thermal signature.

There's a 54% chance this El Nino, currently strong, will peak as a "historically strong" event.

Seasonal hurricane predictions are like a large puzzle, with several pieces coming together to create a reliable forecast: wind patterns, humidity levels, and El Niño and La Niña events.

According to the newest Global Carbon Budget report, global emissions continue to rise and must be significantly reduced to meet global climate targets and avoid severe and deleterious effects of climate change.

A new story from NOAA Fisheries highlights enhanced forecasting that can anticipate changing ocean conditions up to a year in advance.

Summary: The Tibetan Plateau is the largest area of elevated topography on Earth. A new study investigates the role of solar radiation-topography interaction in modulating Earth’s climate.

A new study uses computer modeling to explore how injecting reflective particles into the atmosphere might slow Antarctic ice melt. The study finds that location matters; a single injection in the Northern Hemisphere could increase Antarctic melt.

From record-high summer heat to the greening of the Arctic, this collection of images highlights several key "vital signs" of the Arctic.

NOAA is a co-sponsor of the Ocean Pavilion, which will be the hub for conference delegates to exchange ideas on addressing the climate crisis by leveraging ocean science and solutions.