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Using NASA Data to Monitor Drought and Food Insecurity

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NASA’s satellite imagery and model forecasts play an important role in monitoring the performance of crops worldwide and preparing for food shortages. NASA’s view from space helps government agencies forecast food insecurity, like during the drought in Southern Africa in 2018.

Music credit: Anticipating Outcomes by Simon Begg [PRS]
Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Kathryn Mersmann (USRA): Lead Producer
Maria-Jose Vinas Garcia (Telophase): Lead Writer
Ellen T. Gray (ADNET): Producer
Trent L. Schindler (USRA): Lead Visualizer
Christa Peters-Lidard (NASA/GSFC): Scientist
John D. Bolten (NASA/GSFC): Scientist
Amy McNally (SAIC): Scientist

Amid Drought, Phoenix Plans for a Future With Less Water

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As the Colorado River’s flow declines mostly due to overuse and climate change, water supplies in seven states are imperiled by potential shortages. That includes Arizona, which recently passed legislation outlining steps it would take if water from the river continues to decrease. But what does a looming water shortage mean for Phoenix, the state’s most populous city? Hari Sreenivasan reports.

Understanding Nature’s Seasonal “Breathing” and the Carbon Cycle in Northern High Latitudes

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Tree in four different seasons: winter, spring, summer, fall. How Seasonal Shifts in the Northern High Latitudes Impact Global Carbon Levels and Climate Stability Climate change affects not only temperatures but also how ecosystems manage and cycle carbon dioxide (CO₂). Below we explore how rising temperatures and increasing CO₂ levels in Arctic and boreal regions—collectively…

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