Scientists say the unfolding El Niño event superimposed on long-term global warming is a primary driver of this huge spike in global surface temperatures since mid-2023. But the magnitude of the increase shocked many experts, leaving them somewhat puzzled about what else could be behind the remarkable temperature.

Last year, 2024, was the warmest year on record for the planet, easily breaking the previous record set just a year earlier.

"We're really grateful for the space community and their care at this challenging time — but exploration continues, so we will be back."

Climate change and human activities are causing significant disruptions to Earth's natural systems, including the global water cycle. These disruptions have introduced variability and irregularities that challenge assumptions about the stability of geophysical processes.

Image: It’s “going to look a little different” as it migrates to a more general science site, according to NASA. President Donald Trump has called climate change a “hoax,” and researchers have been archiving environmental data in case it starts to disappear from federal websites.

As the Trump administration returns to power, NASA faces a crossroads that could redefine its mission for decades to come.

At 1.5C, 4–8% of species face a high risk of extinction, with coral reefs declining by 70–90%. At 3C, more than 50% of species face a high risk of extinction, with coral reefs virtually disappearing and entire ecosystems collapsing, including rainforests and Arctic tundra.

The Sustainable Business Model Challenge is intended to promote innovation by encouraging enterprises to develop sustainable business models supporting climate resilience and informed decision-making.

"The change of seasons causes surface melting far inland from the coastal ice front," glaciologist Christopher Shuman said.

NOAA conducts work and research related to weather and climate and other areas. The return of the Trump administration promises a turbulent and transformative period for NASA and the broader U.S ...

"Once again, the temperature record has been shattered — 2024 was the hottest year since record keeping began in 1880."

NISAR, the NASA-ISRO Earth satellite, uses synthetic aperture radar to track seismic activities, ice movement, and ecosystem changes, offering vital data to understand our planet’s dynamic surface shifts.