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A Sustainable Action Now Report: Pushing Forward with the ANCHOR Act for Oceanic Research

At Sustainable Action Now, we believe that lasting environmental change starts with informed action and bold legislation. That’s why we’re proud to report the recent passage of the Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research (ANCHOR) Act – HR 1223 in the U.S. House of Representatives. This forward-thinking bill is a huge win for […]

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Shark Trapped and Left to Die: The Urgent Need for Ocean Protection and Rescue Networks

At Sustainable Action Now, we believe every creature has the right to live free from cruelty, exploitation, and unnecessary suffering. Whether on land or beneath the waves, animals around the globe are caught in the crosshairs of human negligence and environmental destruction. One of the most heartbreaking examples? A shark, trapped in a discarded fishing

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Climate Crisis Meets Staffing Crisis: Why the National Weather Service Shortage Should Alarm Us All

At Sustainable Action Now, we work every day to confront the climate emergency, dismantle environmental injustice, and build a sustainable future grounded in transparency and community resilience. That’s why we are deeply concerned—and frankly, outraged—by recent revelations that the National Weather Service (NWS) is racing to fill critical vacancies just as the 2025 hurricane season

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Building a Kinder Future, One Rescue at a Time

At Sustainable Action Now, every action we take is rooted in a powerful belief: that compassion, responsibility, and advocacy can change the world. From fighting for animal rights and ending cruelty to promoting environmental justice and wildlife conservation, our work is a call to action—and it starts with YOU. This month, we shine a spotlight

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Advancing predictions of the Atlantic Niño and its oceanic drivers

[ad_1] The Atlantic Niño, a key climate pattern in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and the counterpart to the well-known El Niño in the Pacific Ocean, influences rainfall, hurricanes, and other climate and weather worldwide. Scientists recently identified two distinct variations of the Atlantic Niño phenomenon that arise under different conditions, but those mechanisms have been

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Scientists at AOML measure ocean’s crucial buffering against rising global carbon emissions

[ad_1] The ocean is a crucial player in the global carbon cycle. Credit: NOAA Every year, scientists at AOML participate in the international effort led by the University of Exeter’s Global Systems Institute in developing the annual Global Carbon Budget Report, an assessment of global carbon emissions and the progress towards achieving the climate goals

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Scientists find cloud feedbacks amplify warming more than previously thought

[ad_1] Clouds likely amplify warming, a new study has found. Credit: NASA Clouds play an important role in how much the Earth warms when greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide increase. However, scientists have struggled to determine whether low-level clouds in the tropics slow down or speed up global warming, creating uncertainty in climate predictions. A

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Advancing our understanding of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)

[ad_1] The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation stretches thousands of miles. Credit: NOAA A recent study by scientists at AOML found that extensive weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) occurred in the 2000s, but has paused since the early 2010s due to a tug-of-war between the natural and anthropogenic signals.  The AMOC is the

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Wind stress intensifies seasonal sea level changes along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic coast

[ad_1] Sea level rise increases the risk of flooding. Credit: NOAA Along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coast, sea level naturally follows a seasonal cycle, typically lowest in winter and highest in late summer, driven by the ocean and atmosphere. Coastal communities in this area are experiencing more extreme sea level changes, which are increasing the risk

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