Melting sea ice could raise sea level by several meters. Melting sea ice cannot significantly raise global sea level since the ice is already floating (think of an ice cube melting in a glass full of water, which …

Vital Signs of the Planet: Global Climate Change and Global Warming. Current news and data streams about global warming and climate change from NASA.

Jun 21, 2021 · The resulting warming seawater expands, contributing to the ongoing rise in global sea level. Monitoring ocean height is important because it helps forecasters predict things, including …

Mar 21, 2016 · Nevertheless, the short-term effects of methane and ozone pollution today are expected to contribute almost as much as carbon dioxide to changing the climate in the coming decades.

Global Survey Using NASA Data Shows Dramatic Growth of Glacial Lakes In the largest-ever study of glacial lakes, researchers have found that the volume of these lakes worldwide has increased by …

Jul 13, 2011 · NASA's Aura Satellite has provided a view of nitrogen dioxide levels coming from the fires in New Mexico and Arizona.