Climate change through the eyes of NASA Earth day
Our planet is the setting for dazzling and interconnected webs of energy, physical phenomena, and life. Amazing to behold from close up, and hypnotic when seen from above. From space, the fleet of Earth-observing satellites operated by NASA and its partners illuminate the links between these systems. Temperatures on the planet affect all of them, which means each one is impacted by a warming climate. During 2020 global temperatures matched the warmest year we’ve measured, and we experienced the most active hurricane season ever recorded, with many storms quickly intensifying — likely as a result of warmer seas. Heat in the oceans is like fuel that powers these massive storms. But incredibly, dust swept up from northern Africa actually plays a critical role in the formation of hurricanes. It’s also a key source of fertilization for the Amazon rainforest. Due to climate change, dust plumes are expected to decline, and then so will their impacts on vegetation an ocean away. Our satellites and field research allow us to pay close attention to the Amazon rainforest – and other vegetation across the world, helping us track how fires, deforestation, and disasters affect the world’s plant life. We can also study how those vegetation changes, in turn, impact air quality, waterways, and the climate. That same science helps the world’s farmers boost productivity and deal with extreme weather, including drought, early freezes, and heavy spring rains. The observations can also help track some unwanted bi products of food production.
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