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We have had a cold winter. Does that mean the overall trend for global warming is over?

Published: November 7th, 2009
Last revised: May 12th, 2011

Plants need CO2 to live. So is more of it a good thing?

Published: November 7th, 2009
Last revised: May 12th, 2011

Is global warming making hurricanes worse?

Published: November 7th, 2009
Last revised: July 31st, 2010

What could the effects of climate change be?

Published: November 7th, 2009
Last revised: July 31st, 2010

How big of a difference could a few degrees make?

Published: November 7th, 2009
Last revised: May 17th, 2010

How much will sea level rise?

Published: November 7th, 2009
Last revised: July 31st, 2010

How do we predict the consequences of climate change?

Published: November 7th, 2009
Last revised: May 17th, 2010

What is the best way to provide people with information about climate change?

Published: November 7th, 2009
Last revised: May 17th, 2010

News, Blogs & Features

May 22nd, 2013 - NOAA Satellite Malfunctions, May Affect Forecasts
May 22nd, 2013 - Limiting Methane Leaks Critical to Gas, Climate Benefits
May 21st, 2013 - Making Sense of the Moore Tornado in a Climate Context
May 21st, 2013 - Widespread Greenland Melting A Sign of Things to Come
May 20th, 2013 - Tornadoes Rake Okla., Kansas as Storm Threat Continues

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The Russian Heat Wave of 2010: July Temperatures

Probability function of July average temperature anomalies in Moscow, Russia.