Mark Parrington

#CopernicusAtmosphere European ensemble PM2.5 forecasts show high pollution levels in many parts of central and eastern Europe. Stable atmospheric conditions and fuel combustion are favouring the extremely poor air quality conditions.

See the forecast:
atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa...

#CopernicusAtmosphere dust aerosol optical depth forecast shows a massive #SaharanDust plume crossing NW Africa, W Mediterranean + parts of Europe through the first week of March.

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Hej CATCH community!👋 Don't miss our next seminar by Jennifer Murphy @envchemjen.bsky.social (Uni Toronto) on March 18th, 15:00 UTC on "Sources and fate of atmospheric ammonia in the Arctic". Zoom link & calendar entry as usual on 👉 www.catchscience.org #CATCHscience @igac-ecr.bsky.social

Muere Emilio Cuevas, el científico que rastreaba en el aire el cambio climático Este meteorólogo situó al observatorio de Izaña en el centro de la ciencia global que estudia los gases de efecto invernadero

Muere Emilio Cuevas, el científico que rastreaba en el aire el cambio climático.

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#CopernicusAtmosphere dust aerosol optical depth forecast shows a massive #SaharanDust plume crossing NW Africa, W Mediterranean + parts of Europe over the first few days of March. View the latest charts at atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa... @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int

🗣️ A new series of ICOS Talks kicks off next week!

Samuel Hammer will delve into how atmospheric #14CO2 can be used to distinguish fossil fuel emissions within concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

📅 When? 4th March 2026, 10:00-11:00 CET
📍 Zoom: Register here: www.icos-cp.eu/news-and-eve...

Wildfires have devastated parts of Chile 🇨🇱 — with lives lost, homes destroyed & thousands affected.

Through the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, Spain’s wildfire experts were deployed to support Chilean authorities with coordination, planning & fire analysis.

Solidarity in action 🤝

🛰️ As NASA’s MODIS instruments on the Terra and Aqua satellites near retirement, #CopernicusAtmosphere is evolving its Global Fire Assimilation System (GFAS), adding VIIRS and Copernicus Sentinel‑3 data to continue a seamless fire emissions record.

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Three charts based on #CopernicusAtmosphere data you shouldn’t miss this month:

📈 Intense #SaharanDust plume over the North Atlantic reaching western Europe – CAMS - sebsteinig.bsky.social
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Explore our forecasts: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa...

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🔔 One month left! Submit your tenders to enhance the visualisation & communication of greenhouse gas data through an interactive dashboard, explanatory videos & a “Science-Explained” section for non-expert audiences.
Deadline: 17 March
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Solar wing in action!
Here’s MetOp‑SG‑B1’s four-panel solar wing unfolding during a test by @airbus.com for @eumetsat.int.
Why just one wing?
In its sun‑synchronous orbit, one side stays sunlit almost all the time: perfect for a single, large solar array that gives the satellite its asymmetric look.

Climate-driven increases in wildfire projected to affect European forest types differently Climate-driven increases in wildfire projected to affect European forest types differently, Patacca, Marco, Grünig, Marc, Schelhaas, Mart-Jan, Alberdi, Iciar, Filipek, Sara, Fridman, Jonas, Järvikylä, Janne, Seidl, Rupert, Senf, Cornelius, Staritsky, Igor, Zudin, Sergey, Lohbeck, Madelon, Nabuurs, Gert-Jan

Another interesting article done in collab with colleagues from EFI and our network!

📄Climate-driven increases in wildfire projected to affect European forest types differently

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What a difference a year makes! In mid-February 2025, northeastern Morocco was affected by severe drought. One year later and after 2 months of rain, these Copernicus Sentinel-3 images show that the region has been transformed into an expanse of green vegetation.

Promotional graphic for the “Code for Earth” programme. The design features a dark blue and teal background with abstract geometric shapes. Large text reads “Call for participation,” with the word “participation” inside a green oval with small circular accents. A green label at the top left shows “Phase 1” and the dates “24.02.2026 – 09.04.2026.” The top right displays the “Code for Earth” logo. Along the bottom are logos for ECMWF, the European Union, Copernicus, Destination Earth, and the European Weather Cloud.

📣 Applications are open for ECMWF’s Code for Earth 2026!

New data driven challenges across visualisation, machine learning, software development plus a brand new Africa focused stream with African partners.

📅 Apply by 9 April 2026

@codeforearth.bsky.social

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Les poussières désertiques poursuivent leur parcours sur la France et l'Europe.

Prévision 25 fév - 1er mars - modèle #MOCAGE domaine régional #CNRM @meteofrance.com : contenu total en aérosols désertiques sur la colonne atmosphérique.
#dust #saharandust

and French Guiana!

The photograph shows the first Copernicus Anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide Monitoring (CO2M) satellite being prepped for testing in the thermal-vacuum chamber at Thales Alenia Space’s facilities in Cannes, France.

The photograph shows the second Copernicus Anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide Monitoring (CO2M) satellite’s spectrometer optics – fully assembled and awaiting integration in its thermal guard at Thales Alenia Space’s facilities in Cannes, France.

Progress for the CO2M mission!
⬅️On the left is the first satellite being prepped for testing in the thermal-vacuum chamber.
➡️On the right is the second satellite's spectrometer optics – fully assembled and awaiting integration in its thermal guard.

Credits: @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social

New short course: Introduction to fire products - Part 1

🗓️ 10 March
🕜 14:00 - 15:30 CET
📍 Online

The course will help you explore how EUMETSAT's satellite-based tools respond to the current scientific needs for fire detection & visualisation. Visit: trainingevents.eumetsat.int/trui/events/...

L'export d'aérosols désertiques de ce matin du 24 février, depuis le Sahara sur l'Atlantique, est bien visible sur les images TrueColour @eumetsat.int de #FCI
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The point-based charts (shown below for Lisbon & Porto🇵🇹) show how PM10 concentrations are forecast to develop over the coming days (+the spread of the 11 regional air quality forecasts in the regional ensemble) for any given location in Europe atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa...

The forecast of ground-level PM10 concentrations indicates the #SaharanDust impacts for the Iberian Peninsula in the wider context in relation to #airpollution from human activities in E Europe & Italy's Po Valley #CopernicusAtmosphere #airquality

#CopernicusAtmosphere European regional ensemble dust forecast from 24 Feb shows some surface impacts of #SaharanDust for NW Africa, Portugal & Spain for the next couple of days related to recent #Calima. Latest charts atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa... @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int

There ís a lot of Dust from Sahara over the Atlantic between northern Africa an the north of South America

Seen by 🛰Meteosat12 today

Footage: @eumetsat.int

📢Registration is open for Visualising Climate 2026! From 4-6 Nov, the first global conference on data visualisation for climate & environmental sciences takes place in Bologna. Learn how to make climate data clear and engaging, & connect with an international community of creators and experts.

Hillside wildfire with flames and smoke near residential area with several houses. Photo credit: FEMA

Our researchers have compiled the first nationwide inventory of emissions from structure fires in the wildland-urban interface. The inventory lays the groundwork for communities to be more prepared for and resilient to the impacts of smoke. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rOBgeu

#CodeAmber advisory | Strong early signs of short, sharp, nasty #SaharanDust episode over London and southern UK on Tuesday and Wednesday (24-25 February 2026) HT @mparrington.bsky.social @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa...

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The intense #SaharanDust plume over the North Atlantic is predicted to reach western Europe in the coming days in the #CopernicusAtmosphere forecast. These episodes are not uncommon at this time of the year, particularly impacting air quality and visibility in Canary Islands and Madeira.