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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.
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Drought and Climate in the American West
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.
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Hurricane Scorecard
The 2010 hurricane season to date, as compared with an average season to date, and the NOAA outlook for the entire hurricane season.
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First Person Science
Contributing scientists use images and sound to share their insights on climate change.
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A Tale of Two Coasts
Comparison of early to mid-summer conditions along the eastern seaboard vs. the West Coast.
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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.
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July Heat: Postcards From the Future
By mid-century the sweltering heat of July 2010 may be thought of as cooler-than-average conditions, as more days above 90°F routinely occur.
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Arctic Changes
Visualizations of recent changes in Arctic sea ice and on Greenland and Alaska.
