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Will Shrinking Glaciers Mean More Harmful Algal Blooms?

4/15/2025 by Param Bhatia

By tula.org. Marine algae known as phytoplankton form the essential foundation of marine food webs. Some are dangerous to marine mammals and humans, and researchers are exploring how the diversity and abundance of certain phytoplankton are linked to fresh water—which may be bad news in a changing climate. Toxic algal… SEE MORE

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Assessing the Global Climate in March 2025

4/13/2025 by Param Bhatia

By ncei.noaa.gov. Above-average temperatures cover much of the globe; lowest sea ice extent March Highlights: Temperatures were above average over much of the globe, particularly in the Arctic, but much below average over central Canada and eastern Asia. Global sea ice extent ranked second lowest on record for March; Arctic… SEE MORE

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Assessing the U.S. Climate in March 2025

4/11/2025 by Param Bhatia

By ncei.noaa.gov. Tornadoes in March were more than double the monthly average and three separate outbreaks produced more than 200 tornadoes Key Points: A multi-day severe weather outbreak in the middle of March caused significant damage across several states from Texas to Tennessee, resulting in multiple fatalities. Two EF-4 tornadoes… SEE MORE

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Cooking Emissions Rival Fossil Fuels as an Ozone Pollution Source in Los Angeles

4/9/2025 by Param Bhatia

By research.noaa.gov. As the adoption of cleaner-burning engines and electric vehicles drives fossil fuel emissions lower, scientists have discovered that a surprising pollution source is playing a significant role in cooking up ozone in the air over Los Angeles. According to new research from NOAA, the potent and often pungent… SEE MORE