2012: Warmest March Ever Recorded
You knew it was warm last month, but today it’s official: it wasn’t just warm; it was the warmest March ever recorded in the U.S.
Pollen Searches are on the Rise
Online searches for the word “pollen” have gone through the roof this spring, and if you know anyone with seasonal allergies (and who doesn't?) this isn’t surprising.
Spring Comes Early Across the U.S.
The Lower 48 as a whole had an average shift of “first leaf” from March 20 (1951-1980 average) to March 17 now (1981-2010 average) – approximately 3 days earlier.
Warming Winters in the U.S.
A graphical look at the way winters have changed in the United States between 1895 and 2010.
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.
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