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Air Pollution’s Daily Pulse Over the Northeast
2026.06.11
The TEMPO mission helped scientists track morning nitrogen dioxide that contributed to afternoon ozone along the New York–Washington corridor in May 2026.
NASA-Funded Study Shows Wildfire Smoke’s Hidden Ozone Toll
2026.06.04
Wildfire smoke is stoking a new challenge for cleaner air. A NASA-supported study published Thursday found that, over the last decade, wildfires have worsened ground-level ozone pollution across much of the contiguous United States, creating unhealthy air far from active flames.
Notes from the Field: A Holistic Perspective on Florida’s Wetland Emissions
2026.05.29
Like other early career researchers who collaborate to address Earth’s most pressing issues, we four scientists work together to support NASA’s BlueFlux project, bringing together data that allow us to observe important changes happening on our Earth.
NASA Aircraft Studies Tiny Particles with Atmospheric Impacts
2026.05.01
Scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have turned to one of NASA’s high-altitude research planes to characterize a population of tiny particles in Earth’s lower stratosphere. Despite their small size, the study shows, the particles appear to play an outsized role in atmospheric chemistry.
Earth Day 2026
2026.04.22
In 2026, NASA is showcasing how our ability to see and study Earth from space has advanced from the earliest missions to the moon to the latest Artemis flyby. No matter how far we travel, the journey starts here.
Advancing Earth Observation at NASA Since Release of Earthrise Photo
2026.04.22
“On Earth Day, we are reminded of the extraordinary responsibility we share to understand our planet,” said NASA Administrator Isaacman. “NASA’s Earth science missions continue to deliver critical data that strengthen communities, support industries like agriculture, and help the nation anticipate and respond to wildfires, droughts, flooding, ...
Eyes on Earth: Gravity Waves from Super Typhoon Sinlaku
2026.04.16
In mid-April 2026, Super Typhoon Sinlaku churned across the North Pacific Ocean and brought heavy rain and flooding to the Mariana Islands. As it strengthened, satellites began to detect that the typhoon’s effects also extended upward, into the upper atmosphere.
Release of MLS collection version 6 products
2026.04.02
The GES DISC announced the release of Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) Version 6, notably with improved Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) retrievals.
Wave of Dust Rolls Through Texas
2026.03.18
An advancing cold front kicked up a sharp line of sand and other small particles that swept over the high plains.
Dust Outbreak Reaches Europe
2026.03.12
Clouds of dust lofted from the Sahara Desert brought hazy skies and muddy rain to Western Europe.
NASA’s PACE Satellite Provides New Pollution Measuring Product
2026.02.24
NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite, known for measuring tiny organisms in the ocean and particles in the atmosphere, has a new capability: it can track nitrogen dioxide pollution.
Winds Whip Up Fires and Dust on the Southern Plains
2026.02.20
Dry, gusty conditions spurred fast-growing fires in Oklahoma and Kansas, along with dangerous dust storms across the region.
Northern Glow Spans Iceland and Canada
2026.02.19
A vivid display of the aurora lit up skies over the Denmark Strait and eastern Canada during a minor geomagnetic storm in February 2026.
NASA Selects Two Earth System Explorers Missions
2026.02.05
Two next-generation satellite missions announced Thursday will help NASA better understand Earth and improve capabilities to foresee environmental events and mitigate disasters.
New Timing for Stubble Burning in India
2025.12.15
Scientists say the seasonal crop fires are burning later in the day than in previous years.
An Unrelenting Tule Fog
2025.12.11
The right combination of conditions allowed this distinctive low cloud to form in California’s Central Valley for weeks.
Hayli Gubbi’s Explosive First Impression
2025.12.04
In its first documented eruption, the Ethiopian volcano sent a plume of gas and ash drifting across continents.
NASA, NOAA Rank 2025 Ozone Hole as 5th Smallest Since 1992
2025.11.24
While continental in scale, the ozone hole over the Antarctic was small in 2025 compared to previous years and remains on track to recover later this century.
Inside the Visualization: Aerosols
2025.09.26
NASA uses satellites, ground measurements, and powerful computer models to track tiny particles floating in our air called aerosols. These small particles can travel thousands of miles, affecting the air we breathe and how far we can see, even far from where they originated.
NASA Aircraft Coordinate Science Flights to Measure Air Quality
2025.09.24
This summer, six planes collectively flew more than 400 hours over the mid-Atlantic United States with a goal of gathering data on a range of objectives, including air quality, forestry, and fire management.
B.C. Wildfires Send Smoke Skyward
2025.09.04
Lightning likely ignited several large fires that sent smoke pouring over the Canadian province in early September 2025.
Steve Platnick Steps Down from NASA After 34 Years of Service
2025.08.20
After more than three decades, at, or associated with, NASA, Dr. Steven "Steve" Platnick has completed his service to NASA Earth Sciences.
Smoke Blankets the Iberian Peninsula
2025.08.20
Fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions, intense wildfires in Spain and Portugal sent thick smoke across parts of Europe.
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