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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
