Earth sky news

Here are some recent news stories related to Earth and the sky:

Earth

  1. Climate Change: The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that the world has just 10 years to take drastic action to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
  2. Wildfires: Devastating wildfires have been raging across the western United States, Canada, and Australia, fueled by hot and dry conditions.
  3. Deforestation: The Amazon rainforest is experiencing its worst deforestation rates in 10 years, with an estimated 30% of the forest lost in the past 50 years.
  4. Oceans: A new study warns that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, which could accelerate climate change.

Sky

  1. Aurora: The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) have been visible in parts of the United States and Canada due to a strong solar flare.
  2. Meteor Showers: The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most popular annual events, is expected to peak on August 12-13.
  3. Space Debris: A new study warns that the amount of space debris in Earth's orbit is increasing, posing a risk to satellites and space missions.
  4. Solar Flares: A strong solar flare has been observed by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which could impact Earth's magnetic field and cause aurora displays.

Space

  1. NASA's Artemis Program: NASA is planning to return humans to the Moon by 2024 under its Artemis program, with the goal of establishing a sustainable presence on the lunar surface.
  2. SpaceX's Starlink: SpaceX has launched its first batch of 60 Starlink satellites, which will provide global internet connectivity.
  3. Mars Exploration: NASA's Perseverance rover has been exploring Mars since February, searching for signs of past or present life on the Red Planet.
  4. Black Holes: Scientists have discovered a massive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy, which is 4 million times more massive than the sun.

These are just a few of the latest news stories related to Earth, the sky, and space. If you'd like to know more about a specific topic, feel free to ask!