2011 Graphics
Top 10 Hardest Hit States of 2011
A look at which states were hit hardest by extreme climate and weather events in 2011.
Maps Show Quarter Million New Yorkers Reside Below Potential Storm Surge Level
Based on the 2010 Census and Climate Central's map analysis, climate change-related sea level rise has put more New Yorkers at risk of flooding from Hurricane Irene.
Plants and Climate Change
A visual look at six plant species that are already being affected by climate change.
Mississippi and Ohio River Flooding
Striking photos from recent flooding of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.
Wildfires in the West
In 2006, wildfires burned seven million acres in the West, the equivalent area of five of the country's largest national parks.
In Nevada, Fires Follow Rain
In a desert state like Nevada, heavy rains promote plant growth but can lead to more wildfires.
In Montana, Fires Follow Drought
In a forested state like Montana, hotter and drier years leave forests more susceptible to large wildfires.
