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.
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.
Global Surface Temperature Anomalies
Different groups of scientists use different methods to track global surface temperatures, but the data shows the same warming trend.
Arctic Paradox: Warmer Arctic May Mean Cold Blasts for Some
Arctic warming and loss of sea ice may be helping to drive cold air southward, into the US and Europe, according to recent studies.
Ocean Acidification Process
About half of all the CO2 that has been pumped into the atmosphere since the beginning of the industrial era, 250 years ago, has been absorbed by the oceans.
The Russian Heat Wave of 2010: Summer Temperatures
The average temperature in Moscow during June, July and August 2010 was significantly hotter than any year since 1950.
Drought and Climate in the American West
Lake Mead is at a record low level, a stark symbol of increased water demand and a stubborn drought in the West. Will conditions persist and the reservoir sink farther? Scientist David McGee reveals how he looks for the answers by studying past dry spells.
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