It's #WhereInTheWorld Wednesday!

On January 12, 2026, #NOAA21 captured this lake in southern Illinois. The largest man-made lake in the state, it is a popular location for boating, swimming and catching largemouth bass and bluegill! https://t.co/nwxjvE95zd

NOAA Satellites

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Wetland habitats support a rich diversity of life, but 35% of the world’s #wetlands have disappeared in the last 50 years.

Wetland restoration not only increases #biodiversity but their ability to produce ecosystem services for the benefit of people.

#ForWetlands https://t.co/0lRezgKFUg

IUCN

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☀️🌬️ Solar and wind continue to expand their share of global electricity, with solar leading growth. However, current deployment rates fall short of what is needed to meet 2030 targets.

More from the #StateOfClimateAction in 2025: https://t.co/aJCUKiUOqf https://t.co/nbgZwM52B6

WRI Climate

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RT @NWS: Not that uncommon, but unusual to see Great Falls, MT (64) be warmer than Tallahassee, FL (63) in the dead of winter. Temperatures will begin to moderate by early next week, but not before several days of continued warmth out west and frigid cold in the east. https://t.co/JRPQ96G4j0

NOAA

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RT @oceanexplorer: Teachers: Registration is now open for spring professional development workshops! Join our team at partner sites around the U.S. to bring the excitement of underwater mountains and deep-sea corals into your classroom. Details are on our website: https://t.co/uCSFUiJWI0 https://t.co/ubnDga6D4l

NOAA

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Winter continues its hold over the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

This morning's view shows healthy snowpack as low temperatures remain in place. https://t.co/bq9KJi5gA3

CIRA

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RT @CIMSS_Satellite: A solar flare was captured this morning by the @NOAASatellites #GOESEast / #GOES19 Solar Ultraviolet Imager #SUVI. https://t.co/U2YyVcwomm

NOAA Satellites

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Myton Gully, Jamaica Before → After .

Once prone to heavy rainfall and flooding that devastated nearby communities, the upgraded crossing withstood Hurricane Melissa—safeguarding homes, livelihoods, and critical transport routes.

Details: https://t.co/nskGApTz69 https://t.co/emsp2BiC0b

World Bank Climate

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🌪️🌩️ Studying tornadoes and severe weather in the field is in our DNA 🧬. The data 📊 we gather is at the heart of weather science🔬🧪 and is ultimately used to create tangible products that help keep you safe and informed when severe weather threatens ⚠️

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NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory

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Mining carries significant environmental and social risks that demand careful attention ⚠️

As mining activity accelerates in the U.S., engaging communities early and respectfully will be critical to ensuring projects deliver shared benefits.
Learn more 👉 https://t.co/JX4E9j52Yx https://t.co/PuFqMDo9iu

WRI Climate

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Wed Feb 04 2230 UTC: A Gale Warning is in effect for the Atlantic High Seas. More info: https://t.co/B4BuNHCIyw

NHC_TAFB

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Take a two-day glimpse into the dynamic atmosphere above the Eastern Pacific Ocean. https://t.co/LTHt6j0soA

CIRA

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Wed Feb 4 2230 UTC: A Gale Warning is in effect for portions of the eastern North Pacific. More info: https://t.co/tJHvydzoOO

NHC_TAFB

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The next round of Atlantic gale-force winds (in purple) is on track to start Thursday evening.

Meanwhile, Gales will persist in the Gulf of Tehuantepec region through the weekend. Gales will also be possible in the Papagayo region starting Saturday night. #marinewx https://t.co/iX6nV1Zbo1

NHC_TAFB

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AI could be a gamechanger in better managing water resources: helping us detect leaks, optimize irrigation, & forecast droughts or floods.

Whether AI drains or protects our watersheds depends on the choices we make now.

Here's why: https://t.co/pYoCGXHPgu #RebootDevelopment https://t.co/pEqmkqvFnq

World Bank Climate

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Solar flare this morning as seen by the @NOAASatellites #GOES19 Solar UltraViolet Imager (#SUVI). You can see realtime SUVI images at the @UWSSEC GeoBrowser: https://t.co/QmZgNaw1eX https://t.co/kKlvqGf6wj

UW-Madison CIMSS

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Recent snowfall east of the Colorado Rockies quickly melts under today's sunny skies. https://t.co/vh67bIxjfq

CIRA

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Discover how Barbados refinanced around USD 300 million of high-interest debt into lower-cost, climate-linked finance.
💧 More predictable funding for prevention
📉 Reduced long-term debt pressure
🌍 Greater protection for people and livelihoods

#ResiliencePays https://t.co/KIDvkcDw0n

UNDRR

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Read how William Montino, Meguias Equin, and other farmers across the #Philippines are benefiting from a @WorldBank-supported project that helps boost #RuralDevelopment and improve the livelihoods of rural communities.

https://t.co/n0YBiirBlX @WBG_AgriFood https://t.co/tMfoMGta3r

World Bank Climate

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🌱 Meet a @UN World Restoration Flagship!

Working across nine countries in Africa and Asia, The Restoration Initiative is driving large-scale, community-led restoration.

👉 https://t.co/7QnbGpFKqi

@FAO @UNEP @TheGEF @IUCN_forests #GenerationRestoration https://t.co/JXpqXJofEH

FAO Forestry

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Thu Feb 5 0430 UTC: A Gale Warning is in effect for the Atlantic High Seas. More info: https://t.co/B4BuNHCIyw

NHC_TAFB

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