December’s Cold Snap
December brought unexpectedly chill temperatures to parts of Europe and the North Eastern U.S. We round up the cold snap visually.
Hurricane Round-up 2010
November 30th marked the official end of the 2010 hurricane season, here are some pictures from this year's storms.
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.
A Tale of Two Coasts
Comparison of early to mid-summer conditions along the eastern seaboard vs. the West Coast.
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.
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.
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.
