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Top 10 Hardest Hit States of 2011

2011-12-16T14:54:15+00:00

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Top 10 Hardest Hit States of 2011

Published: Dec 16th, 2011 in Impacts, in Climate, in Extremes, in Drought, in Flooding, in Heat, in Hurricanes, in Wildfires, in Weather, in Extreme Weather, in States of Change, in United States, in Alabama, in Connecticut, in Kansas, in Missouri, in New Jersey, in North Carolina, in Oklahoma, in Tennessee, in Texas, in Vermont,

A look at which states were hit hardest by extreme climate and weather events in 2011.

Maps Show Quarter Million New Yorkers Reside Below Potential Storm Surge Level

2011-08-27T01:23:34+00:00

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Maps Show Quarter Million New Yorkers Reside Below Potential Storm Surge Level

Published: Aug 26th, 2011 in Impacts, in Trends, in Climate, in Extremes, in Hurricanes, in Oceans & Coasts, in Sea Level, in Weather, in Extreme Weather, in States of Change, in United States, in Mid-Atlantic, in New Jersey, in New York,

Based on the 2010 Census and Climate Central's map analysis, climate change-related sea level rise has put more New Yorkers at risk of flooding from Hurricane Irene.

Plants and Climate Change

2011-06-22T14:09:26+00:00

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Plants and Climate Change

Published: Jun 22nd, 2011 in Basics, in Food & Agriculture, in Flora & Fauna, in States of Change, in United States, in California, in Colorado, in Massachusetts, in Ohio, in Vermont,

A visual look at six plant species that are already being affected by climate change.

Ruthless Tornadoes of 2011

2011-05-24T18:30:45+00:00

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Ruthless Tornadoes of 2011

Published: May 24th, 2011 in Climate, in Extremes, in Weather, in Extreme Weather, in States of Change, in United States, in South, in Alabama, in Kansas, in Missouri,

Photos from one of the worst tornado seasons to ever hit the U.S.

Mississippi and Ohio River Flooding

2011-05-09T20:16:20+00:00

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Mississippi and Ohio River Flooding

Published: May 9th, 2011 in United States, in South, in Plains, in Missouri, in Tennessee,

Striking photos from recent flooding of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.

Wildfires in the West

2011-04-29T18:12:22+00:00

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Wildfires in the West

Published: Apr 29th, 2011 in Climate, in Extremes, in Wildfires, in Flora & Fauna, in Landscapes, in United States, in West, in California, in Colorado, in Washington, in Wyoming,

In 2006, wildfires burned seven million acres in the West, the equivalent area of five of the country's largest national parks.

In Nevada, Fires Follow Rain

2011-04-29T17:46:04+00:00

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In Nevada, Fires Follow Rain

Published: Apr 29th, 2011 in Impacts, in Trends, in Climate, in Extremes, in Wildfires, in Flora & Fauna, in Landscapes, in United States, in West, in Nevada,

In a desert state like Nevada, heavy rains promote plant growth but can lead to more wildfires.

In Montana, Fires Follow Drought

2011-04-29T17:01:56+00:00

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In Montana, Fires Follow Drought

Published: Apr 29th, 2011 in Impacts, in Trends, in Climate, in Extremes, in Drought, in Wildfires, in Flora & Fauna, in Landscapes, in United States, in West, in Montana,

In a forested state like Montana, hotter and drier years leave forests more susceptible to large wildfires.

Can Rain Cause More Fire?

2011-04-27T18:40:26+00:00

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Can Rain Cause More Fire?

Published: Apr 27th, 2011 in Impacts, in Projections, in Climate, in Extremes, in Drought, in Wildfires, in Flora & Fauna, in United States, in Rockies, in Southwest, in Montana, in Nevada,

Volatile precipitation patterns, with heavy rains followed by drought, can lead to ideal conditions for wildfires in some states.

Small Modular Reactors: How Do They Measure Up?

2011-04-25T18:12:03+00:00

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Small Modular Reactors: How Do They Measure Up?

Published: Apr 25th, 2011 in Energy, in Efficiency, in Nuclear, in Global, in United States,

A graphic comparing the output of small modular reactors to conventional nuclear power reactors.

Interactive: Small Modular Reactors - Safe and Cheaper?

2011-04-24T17:18:19+00:00

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Interactive: Small Modular Reactors - Safe and Cheaper?

Published: Apr 24th, 2011 in Responses, in Energy, in Nuclear, in Solutions, in Society,

For decades, some nuclear engineers have been pushing an alternate technology that they claim could address all the concerns of conventional nuclear reactors. Called Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), these plants,would be inherently cheaper to build and safer to operate than conventional plants.

My Chernobyl

2011-03-23T14:18:01+00:00

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My Chernobyl

Published: Mar 23rd, 2011

In November 1995 Climate Central's Shari Bell (then with CNN), traveled to Chernobyl in the Ukrainian republic, as part of the CNN team reporting on the lingering effects of the disaster nearly a decade after the explosion.

The Age of Man: A New Geologic Epoch

2011-02-22T17:11:05+00:00

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The Age of Man: A New Geologic Epoch

Published: Feb 22nd, 2011 in Causes, in Greenhouse Gases, in Impacts, in Climate, in Society, in Global,

Recent human activity is having such a significant environmental impact on the planet that we may be entering a new geologic epoch, known as the Anthropocene.

20 Big U.S. Cities that Should Worry About Sea Level Rise

2011-02-09T15:55:19+00:00

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20 Big U.S. Cities that Should Worry About Sea Level Rise

Published: Feb 9th, 2011 in Causes, in Greenhouse Gases, in Impacts, in Projections, in Oceans & Coasts, in Sea Level, in Society, in United States, in US National, in California, in Florida, in Louisiana, in Maryland, in Massachusetts, in New York, in Oregon, in Pennsylvania, in Texas, in Virginia, in Washington, in Washington, D.C.,

A new study highlights 180 regions in the U.S. where sea level rise is likely to have a major impact. Here are photos of the 20 cities with populations over 300,000 which are likely to be affected.

Wild Winter Weather

2011-02-02T17:04:58+00:00

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Wild Winter Weather

Published: Feb 2nd, 2011 in United States, in New England, in Mid-Atlantic,

Some wild winter weather has hit parts of Central and Eastern regions of the U.S. in the past few weeks. We take a look at some of the hardest-hit regions.

Colorado River Basin Supply vs. Use

2011-01-18T15:40:04+00:00

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Colorado River Basin Supply vs. Use

Published: Jan 18th, 2011 in Impacts, in Projections, in Climate, in Extremes, in Drought, in Water, in Policy, in Landscapes, in Society, in United States, in Southwest, in Colorado,

With drought, increasing water consumption, and climate change, the Colorado River Basin — lifeblood of the Southwest — appears headed for a day of reckoning.

Water, Water, Everywhere: 2011’s Floods

2011-01-14T18:39:12+00:00

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Water, Water, Everywhere: 2011’s Floods

Published: Jan 14th, 2011 in Impacts, in Climate, in Extremes, in Flooding, in Water, in Weather, in Extreme Weather, in Society, in Global,

Massive floods struck three countries this week: Australia, Brazil, and Sri Lanka

Global Surface Temperature Anomalies

2011-01-14T00:40:10+00:00

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Global Surface Temperature Anomalies

Published: Jan 13th, 2011 in Basics, in Trends, in Climate, in Global,

Different groups of scientists use different methods to track global surface temperatures, but the data shows the same warming trend.

Future Renewable Fuel Standard Targets

2011-01-07T17:24:20+00:00

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Future Renewable Fuel Standard Targets

Published: Jan 7th, 2011 in Food & Agriculture, in Policy, in Energy, in Biofuels, in Renewable Energy, in United States,

Renewable Fuel Standards designate the minimum levels at which several categories of biofuel are consumed through 2022.

Top Ten Climate-Related Events of 2010

2010-12-16T16:12:10+00:00

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Top Ten Climate-Related Events of 2010

Published: Dec 16th, 2010

We round-up the top ten climate-related events of 2010.

Southwest Drought Predictions

2010-12-15T20:19:09+00:00

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Southwest Drought Predictions

Published: Dec 15th, 2010 in Impacts, in Projections, in Climate, in Extremes, in Drought, in Water, in States of Change, in United States, in Southwest, in Arizona, in California, in Nevada, in New Mexico, in Utah,

Glen MacDonald, of UCLA, talks about the threat of drought in the Southwest and what it means for water supply.

Arctic Paradox: Warmer Arctic May Mean Cold Blasts for Some

2010-12-13T16:08:57+00:00

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Arctic Paradox: Warmer Arctic May Mean Cold Blasts for Some

Published: Dec 13th, 2010 in Impacts, in Trends, in Climate, in Extremes, in Snow & Ice, in Weather, in Extreme Weather, in Arctic & Greenland, in United States,

Arctic warming and loss of sea ice may be helping to drive cold air southward, into the US and Europe, according to recent studies.

December’s Cold Snap

2010-12-10T17:59:48+00:00

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December’s Cold Snap

Published: Dec 10th, 2010 in International, in United States, in New England,

December brought unexpectedly chill temperatures to parts of Europe and the North Eastern U.S. We round up the cold snap visually.

Ocean Acidification Process

2010-12-09T17:05:02+00:00

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Ocean Acidification Process

Published: Dec 9th, 2010 in Impacts, in Trends, in Projections, in Climate, in Oceans & Coasts, in Flora & Fauna,

About half of all the CO2 that has been pumped into the atmosphere since the beginning of the industrial era, 250 years ago, has been absorbed by the oceans.

Ten Gifts for the Climate Science Geek

2010-12-02T20:13:29+00:00

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Ten Gifts for the Climate Science Geek

Published: Dec 2nd, 2010

Satisfy your inner science nerd with these original, climate-themed gifts.

Hurricane Round-up 2010

2010-11-30T19:45:30+00:00

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Hurricane Round-up 2010

Published: Nov 30th, 2010 in Climate, in Extremes, in Hurricanes, in Oceans & Coasts, in Weather, in Extreme Weather, in Society, in International, in United States,

November 30th marked the official end of the 2010 hurricane season, here are some pictures from this year's storms.

Geoengineering Methods

2010-11-05T16:52:37+00:00

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Geoengineering Methods

Published: Nov 5th, 2010 in Causes, in Greenhouse Gases, in Responses, in Carbon Storage, in Policy, in Solutions, in Society, in Geoengineering,

From snatching carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the air like trees do, to launching giant mirrors into space, scientists are researching a wide variety of technologies to artificially slow global warming.

The Russian Heat Wave of 2010: Summer Temperatures

2010-10-27T22:59:33+00:00

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The Russian Heat Wave of 2010: Summer Temperatures

Published: Oct 27th, 2010 in Impacts, in Trends, in Climate, in Extremes, in Drought, in Heat, in Weather, in Extreme Weather, in International,

The average temperature in Moscow during June, July and August 2010 was significantly hotter than any year since 1950.

The Russian Heat Wave of 2010: July Temperatures

2010-10-27T22:45:40+00:00

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The Russian Heat Wave of 2010: July Temperatures

Published: Oct 27th, 2010 in Impacts, in Climate, in Extremes, in Drought, in Heat, in Weather, in Extreme Weather, in International,

The average temperature in Moscow during July 2010 was significantly hotter than any year since 1950.

Drought and Climate in the American West

2010-10-19T23:38:13+00:00

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Drought and Climate in the American West

Published: Oct 19th, 2010 in Basics, in Impacts, in Responses, in Trends, in Climate, in Extremes, in Drought, in Water, in States of Change, in United States, in Southwest, in Arizona, in California, in Colorado, in Nevada, in New Mexico, in Utah,

Lake Mead is at a record low level, a stark symbol of increased water demand and a stubborn drought in the West. Will conditions persist and the reservoir sink farther? Scientist David McGee reveals how he looks for the answers by studying past dry spells.