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From disappearing ice sheets to rising temperature to megadroughts, these are the top climate science studies …
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The success of the Paris climate talks was easily the biggest story of 2015, but the U.S. saw a year full of climate and energy milestones …

These are the eight climate stories that shaped 2015, from climate hope stemming from Paris climate talks to extreme heat across the globe …

A comprehensive weather site, delivering everything you'd ever want to know about your weather, including the climate context.
Data-driven research and reporting that makes climate science local and advances understanding of climate change impacts.
Climate Matters provides meteorologists with data & graphics on local weather events and their link to climate change.
Come for the Weather, Stay for the ClimateCome check out the new weather and climate site: wxshift.com…
The Shum Show: Star Wars and Sea IceGreta Shum catches us up on all kinds of wintry news, including... Star Wars?…
Climate Matters: Major Milestones ExplainedHitting a couple of climate milestones may not seem like a big deal, but 1°C and 400PPM are major milestones.…
Record warm November continues the trend of a record hot 2015.…
Winter is the fastest warming season for the majority of the U.S.…
This project, three years in the making, allows you to search by city, state or zip code to track the risk of flooding in your area.
An effort designed to accelerate the scientific community's ability to analyze and communicate the possible role of climate change in extreme weather events.
Climate Matters provides a growing list of meteorologists with data and graphics on local weather events and their link to climate change.
From disappearing ice sheets to rising temperature to megadroughts, these are the top climate science studies.
The Biggest Energy and Climate Stories of 2015
A look at the biggest energy stories of 2015 — a year in which world leaders agreed to cut carbon emissions.
The 8 Biggest Climate Storylines of the Year
From record heat to the Pope's climate push to Paris, these are the climate stories that shaped 2015.
Glacial Melt Causing Subtle Slowing of Earth’s Rotation
A new study suggests that sea level rise fueled by rising world temperatures has slowed the Earth's rotation.
Africa Could Lead World on Green Energy
World Energy Outlook 2015 predicts Africa could be the first to power economic growth with renewables.
Polar Bear Numbers to Fall as Arctic Ice Shrinks
Polar bear populations are likely to fall by more than 30 percent as global warming thaws Arctic sea ice.
This is Why Scientists Have Hope For the Climate
As 2015 comes to a close, climate scientists share why they're hopeful and what they look forward to in 2016.
With CO2 Boost, Marshes Can Rise to Meet Flood Risks
The carbon dioxide pollution that's raising sea levels could also help coastal marshes survive.