Alaska’s Ice Drain 2004-07
Alaska has been shedding large amounts of ice into the sea – on average, enough to fill a daily freight train around the world.
Acres Burned in Washington
Wildfires in Washington State have increased significantly in recent years, a shift that appears linked to climate change.
Nationwide: August Days over 95 Degrees
Present vs. projected August days over 95 degrees Fahrenheit
Nationwide: August Days over 90 Degrees
Present vs. projected August days over 90 degrees Fahrenheit
US Temperature Projections
If current trends in burning coal and other fossil fuels continue, average temperatures in the U.S. are projected to increase by roughly 10°F by 2100.
CO2 Capture and Sequestration
CO2 may be separated from other gases at coal-fired electric power plants and transported by pipeline to suitable storage sites.
CO2 Storage Areas
The United States has many areas, shown in pink, where geological formations are likely to be suitable for long-term carbon dioxide storage.
Savannah’s Rising Seas
Sea level rise projected for this century presents significant threats to Savannah.
