The American Meteorological Society released its annual State of the Climate report this week, providing a comprehensive overview of global conditions in 2024. University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists contributed data and analysis for the Arctic and Alaska regions, as they have for years. Rick Thoman was the lead editor of the Arctic chapter this year, and several […]
“The Trump administration seems hellbent on dismantling the system of checks and balances which are the pillars of a democratic society,” said one senior leader with the group CIVICUS. An organization that tracks threats to civic freedoms announced Monday that it has added the United States to its watchlist, citing the Trump administration’s “unprecedented” executive […]
For the fourth consecutive year, University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist Rick Thoman served as an editor of an annual federal report summarizing the world’s climate. “State of the Climate in 2023” describes global environmental conditions and highlights notable climate records. For example, Earth’s greenhouse gas concentrations, ocean heat and global sea level were the highest on […]
New polling data from the Pew Research Center shows that U.S. President Joe Biden has received more positive ratings globally than former President Donald Trump. Conducted from January 5 to May 21, a survey of 40,566 people in 34 countries — not including the United States — showed a 43% median in confidence that Biden […]