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2012: Warmest Year in U.S.

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2012: Warmest Year in U.S.

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

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

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

2012: Warmest March Ever Recorded

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2012: Warmest March Ever Recorded

You knew it was warm last month, but today it’s official: it wasn’t just warm; it was the warmest March ever recorded in the U.S.

Top 10 Hardest Hit States of 2011

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Top 10 Hardest Hit States of 2011

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

The Russian Heat Wave of 2010: Summer Temperatures

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The Russian Heat Wave of 2010: Summer Temperatures

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

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The Russian Heat Wave of 2010: July Temperatures

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

A Tale of Two Coasts

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A Tale of Two Coasts

Comparison of early to mid-summer conditions along the eastern seaboard vs. the West Coast.

Countries That Set New Record Highs in 2010

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Countries That Set New Record Highs in 2010

More countries have set new record high temperatures in 2010 than during any other year since instrumental records began.