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Keeling Curve

2013-05-01T17:39:37+00:00

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Keeling Curve

Published: May 1st, 2013 in Causes, in Greenhouse Gases, in Trends, in United States, in US National,

Charles David Keeling's measurements provided the first significant evidence of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere.

2012: Warmest Year in U.S.

2013-01-09T17:40:27+00:00

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2012: Warmest Year in U.S.

Published: Jan 9th, 2013 in Basics, in Causes, in Greenhouse Gases, in Impacts, in Responses, in Trends, in Climate, in Extremes, in Drought, in Heat, in Weather, in Extreme Weather, in Landscapes, in United States, in US National,

The still map from Climate Central's latest interactive illustrating how 2012 was the hottest in U.S. history.

It’s Official: 2012 is Hottest U.S. Year on Record

2013-01-09T17:32:54+00:00

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It’s Official: 2012 is Hottest U.S. Year on Record

Published: Jan 9th, 2013 in Basics, in Causes, in Greenhouse Gases, in Impacts, in Responses, in Trends, in Climate, in Extremes, in Drought, in Heat, in Weather, in Extreme Weather, in Landscapes, in United States,

A snapshot of how 2012 stacks up against the five other warmest years ever recorded in the U.S.

Autumn is on the Move

2012-10-15T15:34:21+00:00

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Autumn is on the Move

Published: Oct 15th, 2012 in Basics, in Impacts, in Climate, in Flora & Fauna, in Weather, in Landscapes, in States of Change, in United States,

If it seems like autumn leaves are taking longer to change color, youÃ¢Â€Â™re not imagining things. Over the past 25 years, the onset of autumn has shifted.

Lightning-Caused Wildfires

2012-07-30T20:23:18+00:00

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Lightning-Caused Wildfires

Published: Jul 30th, 2012 in Basics, in Responses, in Trends, in Climate, in Extremes, in Wildfires, in Snow & Ice, in Weather, in Extreme Weather, in Landscapes, in United States,

As the graphic shows, people cause most wildfires. But lightning-ignited fires burn by far the most territory.

2012: Warmest March Ever Recorded

2012-04-18T18:51:20+00:00

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2012: Warmest March Ever Recorded

Published: Apr 18th, 2012 in Climate, in Extremes, in Heat, in Weather, in United States,

You knew it was warm last month, but today itÃ¢Â€Â™s official: it wasnÃ¢Â€Â™t just warm; it was the warmest March ever recorded in the U.S.

Pollen Searches are on the Rise

2012-04-18T18:46:53+00:00

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Pollen Searches are on the Rise

Published: Apr 18th, 2012 in Responses, in Trends, in Climate, in Flora & Fauna, in Society, in United States,

Online searches for the word Ã¢Â€ÂœpollenÃ¢Â€Â have gone through the roof this spring, and if you know anyone with seasonal allergies (and who doesn't?) this isnÃ¢Â€Â™t surprising.

Spring Comes Early Across the U.S.

2012-04-18T18:29:50+00:00

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Spring Comes Early Across the U.S.

Published: Apr 18th, 2012 in Basics, in Trends, in Climate, in Flora & Fauna, in Weather, in United States,

The Lower 48 as a whole had an average shift of Ã¢Â€Âœfirst leafÃ¢Â€Â from March 20 (1951-1980 average) to March 17 now (1981-2010 average) Ã¢Â€Â“ approximately 3 days earlier.

Global Warming Coastal Flood Risk

2012-04-12T17:53:36+00:00

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Global Warming Coastal Flood Risk

Published: Apr 12th, 2012 in Causes, in Greenhouse Gases, in Trends, in Projections, in Climate, in Water, in Oceans & Coasts, in Sea Level, in United States,

The odds of extreme coastal floods nationally by 2030.

Warming Winters in the U.S.

2012-04-12T17:33:17+00:00

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Warming Winters in the U.S.

Published: Apr 12th, 2012 in Basics, in Trends, in Climate, in Snow & Ice, in Weather, in United States,

A graphical look at the way winters have changed in the United States between 1895 and 2010.

A Two-Man Trek Across Antarctica

2012-04-11T18:35:43+00:00

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A Two-Man Trek Across Antarctica

Published: Apr 11th, 2012

A two-man trek across Antarctica to commemorate the first South Pole expeditions a century ago.

Top 10 Hardest Hit States of 2011

2011-12-16T13:54:21+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 Ã¢Â€Â” lifeblood of the Southwest Ã¢Â€Â” 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.