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Extreme Weather and Climate Change: The Northeast

Published: November 16th, 2011
Last revised: November 18th, 2011

News, Blogs & Features

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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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Ten Gifts for the Climate Science Geek

Satisfy your inner science nerd with these original, climate-themed gifts.