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2012: Warmest March Ever Recorded

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.

Spring Comes Early Across the U.S.

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.

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

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

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.

Ruthless Tornadoes of 2011

Ruthless Tornadoes of 2011

Photos from one of the worst tornado seasons to ever hit the U.S.

Water, Water, Everywhere: 2011’s Floods

Water, Water, Everywhere: 2011’s Floods

Massive floods struck three countries this week: Australia, Brazil, and Sri Lanka

Arctic Paradox: Warmer Arctic May Mean Cold Blasts for Some

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.

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