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Keeling Curve
Charles David Keeling's measurements provided the first significant evidence of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere.
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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.
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20 Big U.S. Cities that Should Worry About Sea Level Rise
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.
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Nationwide: August Days over 95 Degrees
Present vs. projected August days over 95 degrees Fahrenheit
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Nationwide: August Days over 90 Degrees
Present vs. projected August days over 90 degrees Fahrenheit
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US Temperature Projections
If current trends in burning coal and other fossil fuels continue, average temperatures in the U.S. are projected to increase by roughly 10°F by 2100.
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CO2 Capture and Sequestration
CO2 may be separated from other gases at coal-fired electric power plants and transported by pipeline to suitable storage sites.
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CO2 Storage Areas
The United States has many areas, shown in pink, where geological formations are likely to be suitable for long-term carbon dioxide storage.
