A Tale of Two Coasts
Comparison of early to mid-summer conditions along the eastern seaboard vs. the West Coast.
Keeling Curve
Charles David Keeling's measurements provided the first significant evidence of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere.
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.
Philadelphia: July Days Over 90 Degrees
By mid-century in Philadelphia, the sweltering heat of July 2010 may be thought of as cooler-than-average conditions, as more days above 90°F routinely occur.
New York: July Days Over 90 Degrees
By mid-century in New York, the sweltering heat of July 2010 may be thought of as cooler-than-average conditions, as more days above 90°F routinely occur.
Boston: July Days Over 90 Degrees
By mid-century in Boston, the sweltering heat of July 2010 may be thought of as cooler-than-average conditions, as more days above 90°F routinely occur.
Washington, DC: July Days Over 90 Degrees
By mid-century in Washington, DC, the sweltering heat of July 2010 may be thought of as cooler-than-average conditions, as more days above 90°F routinely occur.
Fuel Used to Make Electricity in US: 2008
Coal was the dominant fuel used to to generate electricity in the US in 2008.
