1. Eruption of Mount Pinatubo, 1991

    Getting serious about geoengineering

    Blossoming interest in geoengineering research over the last few years has ripened into a deeper consideration of the topic by scientists, policymakers, and the public. This interest has been boosted by a relative lack of action on mitigating climate change.

    • Climate

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  2. NASA’s DC-8 shuttled to St. Croix for a flight into the remnants of Gaston

    Hurricanes in the making

    It’s not exactly a moment for celebration, but when a tropical storm is born in the Atlantic, millions of people learn about it quickly. As with any birth, though, a great deal has to happen in just the right way before a tropical storm is christened.

    • Weather

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