It’s #WhereInTheWorld Wednesday! 🛰️🌎🔍
Time for a new quiz!

On Sept. 2nd, #NOAA20 had a lovely view of the mountain lakes of the Tibet Autonomous Region. With an elevation of 15,479 ft., the largest lake seen in this imagery is considered one of the most sacred in Tibet.

NOAA Satellites

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

The total number of protected areas is 285,415, explore them through the World Database on Protected Areas, the most comprehensive global database on terrestrial and marine protected areas.

➡️ protectedplanet.net @protectedplanet

IUCN

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

DYK! An Application Programming Interface (API) is available that helps you interact with the EROS Science Processing Architecture (ESPA) on-demand interface to discover available #Landsat products?

Check out this page to learn more: ow.ly/crEf50PLain.

USGS Landsat

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

The sun rises on Hurricane Lee in the western Atlantic.

Lee is still a major hurricane with category 3 strength winds.

CIRA

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

RT @NWSNHC: The 11 AM EDT advisory for Hurricane Lee has been issued by the NHC. Full details at: nhc.noaa.gov/#LEE

Join NHC Director Dr. Michael Brennan for a LIVE update on Hurricane Lee around 11:30 AM EDT via Facebook Live and the NHC YouTube Page at: invidious.projectsegfau.lt/user/NWSNHC

NHC_TAFB

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

New tiger population estimate of 5,574 wild tigers announced by Global Tiger Forum. Read more: wwf.to/3RnfM9s.

World Wildlife Fund

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

Achieving #netzero emissions requires systems transformations across all sectors. We need a rapid response plan to respond with action to the outcomes of the first #GST.

📖 Read what @wriclimate experts say on the action needed to accelerate progress: bit.ly/3P9MXuC

WRI Climate

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

[11:50 AM AST Sep 13] Large swells associated with Major Hurricane #Lee will continue to propagate across NE Caribbean Passage through Thu before gradually diminishing Thu night & then decreasing quickly Fri. W of 55W, large swells will propagate in all directions through Fri.

NHC_TAFB

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

You’ve heard the word ‘biodiversity’ but do you know what it means for us and the planet? 🌎

Sir #DavidAttenborough explains why #biodiversity is crucial for all life on Earth. #ShareOurPlanet

WWF

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

NASA data is helping conserve chimpanzee habitats!

The @JaneGoodallInst is partnering with local communities to use Landsat data to map deforestation, monitor habitats, and inform restoration efforts. 🌍 go.nasa.gov/3LmoP70

NASA Earth

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

🌍 #Antarctica, known for its pristine beauty, holds a surprising revelation. A study published in @PLOSONE reveals that areas of the sea floor near Australia's Casey research station are as polluted as Rio de Janeiro's harbor.

Read the news via @Nature buff.ly/45E8Zwo

Red List of Ecosystems

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

Missisquoi Bay is no stranger to summer phytoplankton blooms. 🦠

The bay's shallow, nutrient-rich, and seasonally warm waters offer ideal growing conditions for blooms like the one seen in this #Landsat 8 image. go.nasa.gov/3RmP3dm

NASA Landsat Program

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

RT @UK_CEH: Prof Helen Roy @UKLadybirds joins an international group of researchers, innovators and sustainability professionals at @conservationx's #BigThink workshop this week, addressing the major challenge of #biodiversity loss @IPBES @newlab

We are gearing up to host an event that represents a crucial step on the road to realizing the purpose of our Extinction Solutions Index – The Extinction Solutions Index Big Think. - Conservation X Labs

ipbes

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

Wed Sep 13 1630 UTC: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Atlantic High Seas. More info: hurricanes.gov/text/MIAHSFAT…

NHC_TAFB

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

As it moved across the Atlantic Ocean, #HurricaneLee fluctuated dramatically in strength, as it underwent one of the most extreme periods of rapid intensification for a North Atlantic storm in the past 40 years. @NOAA’s GEOS-16 satellite captured this image on Sept. 12.

NASA Earth

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

RT @NWSSacramento: Quick look at the morning GOES West satellite view for the area. Morning stratus intrusion in the Delta will fade away as the morning progresses. Other than that, clear skies to start the day! #CAwx

NOAA Satellites

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

RT @tim_cook: At Apple, we believe that climate change is one of the world’s most urgent priorities and we are deeply committed to doing our part. Today we had a special guest—a real force of nature—stop by to check on our progress.

Conservation Intl

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

RT @NASAScienceAA: The inhospitable Venus surface with its extreme temperatures, pressures, and corrosive chemicals only allows landers to survive for hours. New technologies to enable operations on Venus for at least 60 days were recently tested in GEER—a special test rig that simulates Venus surface conditions. science.nasa.gov/technology/…

NASA Technology

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

#NatureisSpeaking and this time, she means business.
Apple rolls out new sustainability commitments and progress, with Octavia Spencer as Mother Nature. piped.kavin.rocks/QNv9PRDIhes?si=n5cW…

Conservation Intl

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme

The US Aug 2023 #climate report is out!
- Aug 2023 was the 9th-warmest Aug on record
- 290 counties along the Gulf saw their warmest Aug
- LA, MS & FL saw their warmest Aug
- TX ranked 2nd warmest Aug on record
- 7 other states ranked in the top-10 warmest Aug on record
(1/2)

NOAA Climate.gov

Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience
A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme