Advances in Earth observation at NASA since release of Earthrise photo – NASA Science

Advances in Earth observation at NASA since release of Earthrise photo - NASA Science

When NASA’s Apollo 8 crew circled the far side of the moon in 1968 and astronaut Bill Anders snapped a photo of Earth peeking out above the gray horizon, the image became a symbol of hope in troubled times. This photo, which became known as Earthrise, helped inspire the first Earth Day celebration two years … Read more

Fed wants to reduce water release from Lake Powell due to Colorado River drought

Fed wants to reduce water release from Lake Powell due to Colorado River drought

In the face of a historically dry year and worsening conditions in the Colorado River Basin, federal and state officials are proposing severe drought response measures, including drastically reducing water releases from Lake Powell. The Bureau of Reclamation announced Friday that it will likely cut Lake Powell water releases to 6 million acre-feet, the lowest … Read more