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Our regional air quality ensemble forecast also predicts high concentrations of alder pollen for the same areas of central and eastern Europe.

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

As mild temperatures and stable conditions persist in many parts of Europe, our forecast predicts poor air quality in the coming days.

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

A dust wrapped Storm Regina brings rain and storms to Spain.

The DUST ALLIANCE FOR NORTH AMERICA announces its Spring 2026 webinars. They will be held on the second Friday of each month, at 1 pm ET (12 pm CT, 11 am MT, and 10 am PT). Click on the QR code to register, and watch for more announcements about the details of each webinar.

Infographic highlighting the contributions of twelve women in chemistry history. Full alt-text available at the link in the post.

On #InternationalWomensDay, here's another edition of Women in Chemistry History. This edition features women whose achievements in chemistry include the creation of synthetic emeralds, the impact of diet on intelligence and health, and more: www.compoundchem.com/2026/03/08/i...

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Huge #Saharandust transport over #Europe. The #Copernicus #Sentinel5p aerosol index map on March 5th shows the dust cloud reaching #England, heading to Northern Europe, confirming the @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social CAMS forecast. #airquality

What does Saharan dust mean for UK weather and air quality? - NCAS Find out why Saharan dust is drifting over the UK and what it means for our weather and air quality, and how scientists measure it.

Vibrant sunsets, dirty windows, and increased particulate matter - it must be Saharan dust.

Hugo Ricketts explains the what, where, and how of airborne dust in the UK: ncas.ac.uk/why-is-there...

The 9th CAMS Policy User Workshop is in full swing in Budapest! Discussions on new prototypes for monitoring natural sources & ozone, source allocation products, policy tools, & the latest CAMS updates are key to supporting European policy & the revised AAQD.

#CopernicusAtmosphere

Up for a challenge? Participate in the 2026 #CodeforEarth by ECMWF! Tackle challenges in data visualisation, machine learning, software development, plus a dedicated Africa stream, many leveraging #C3S & #CopernicusAtmosphere data. Apply by 9 April.
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#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.

🔗 atmosphere.copernicus.eu/drifting-awa...

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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#CopernicusAtmosphere

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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