CloudSat exits the “A-Train”
MISSION STATUS REPORT
Mission managers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, this week lowered the orbit of the nearly 12-year-old CloudSat satellite following...
New research, February 12-18, 2018
Posted on 23 February 2018 by Ari Jokimäki
A selection of new climate related research articles is shown below.
The Figure is from paper #24.
Climate change
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics confirms use of rainforest timber in stadium build
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The Tokyo 2020 Olympics organising committee...
Keystone XL Pipeline Ruling: Trump Administration Must Release Documents
InsideClimate News
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Washington State Carbon Tax Bill Clears Key Fiscal Committee
Associated Press
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Idaho Senate Committee Keeps All References to Climate Change in New Science Standards
Boise State Public Radio
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Researchers Assess Long-Term Impact of Hurricane Harvey
Houston Chronicle
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What Land Will Be Underwater in 20 Years? Figuring It Out Could Be Lucrative
The New York Times
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Wind energy most installed power source in Europe last year
February 23rd, 2018
Wind energy was the most installed form of power generation in Europe in 2017, according to a report from Wind Europe.
The EU...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
Link to full source: Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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