Special Collection Call for Papers: EMIT: The Earth Surface Mineral Dust Science Investigation Now open for submissions in Geophysical Research Letters, Global Biogeochemical Cycles, JAMES, JGR: Atmospheres, and JGR: Earth Surface.

📢Call for Papers📢

A new #AGUPubs special collection focuses on NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission. Reports on the instrument’s characteristics, ground calibration, in-orbit performance, and early science results are welcome.

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Photo of a dust storm.

A recent #AGUPubs study of 93 dust storms in the Phoenix area from 2015 to 2021 found that traditional daily and hourly air quality measurements significantly underestimate PM10 concentrations, revealing hidden health risks. Real-time monitoring is key.

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Frequent Saharan dust plumes tracked across the Atlantic and over Europe In the first months of 2025, the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) has tracked several episodes of long-range Saharan dust transport over the Atlantic and Europe.

This is the latest plume which has crossed the Atlantic and arriving on the international day for combating sand and dust storms (12 July). Read more about #CopernicusAtmosphere monitoring of #SaharanDust events so far in 2025 in our article at atmosphere.copernicus.eu/frequent-sah... #SDSDay

Latest #SaharanDust plume & high surface PM10 over the Greater Antilles & Caribbean before reaching E Mexico and Central America in #CopernicusAtmosphere forecast from 12 July 00UTC atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa... @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int #SDSDay

🌪️ Sand and dust storms affect 151 countries, impacting human health, food security, agriculture, energy, the environment and more.

Resilient and sustainable agricultural practices are key to combatting sand and dust storm risks and mitigating their impacts.

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Sand and dust storms can impact air quality, transportation, health, and more. #CopernicusAtmosphere tracks and forecasts these events, providing vital data to help mitigate risks and inform science-based response.

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Sand and dust storms present a formidable and widespread challenge to achieving the economic, social and environmental dimensions required for sustainable development.

On Saturday's #SDSDay, see how action is being taken to address the issue: www.un.org/en/observanc...