Atmosphere

Drought Expands Across the U.S.
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Drought Expands Across the U.S.

Dry conditions parched all but two states in October 2024 and worsened as the month progressed.

Published Nov 1, 2024

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Ozone Hole Continues Healing in 2024
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Ozone Hole Continues Healing in 2024

The area of depleted ozone over the Antarctic ranked the seventh smallest since recovery began in 1992.

Published Oct 31, 2024

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Popocatépetl Continues to Grumble
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Popocatépetl Continues to Grumble

Ash billowed from the stratovolcano, which has been active since 2005.

Published Oct 28, 2024

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Another Atmospheric River Hits British Columbia
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Another Atmospheric River Hits British Columbia

A potent storm brought heavy rain and gusty winds to southwestern Canada and the U.S. state of Washington in October 2024.

Published Oct 21, 2024

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Where Warehouses Are Built, Air Pollution Follows
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Where Warehouses Are Built, Air Pollution Follows

New research shows that the presence of warehouses in the Los Angeles area is associated with higher levels of airborne particulate pollution.

Published Oct 19, 2024

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