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Dec 12th, 2013 - Is the West’s Dry Spell Really a Megadrought?
Dec 12th, 2013 - Sea Level & Risk of Flooding Rising Rapidly in Mid-Atlantic
Dec 10th, 2013 - Scientists: Lack of Data Means Fracking Impacts Unknown
Dec 10th, 2013 - While Most of U.S. Froze, Parts of Alaska Set Record Highs
Dec 9th, 2013 - Offshore Wind Farms Could Protect Cities from Hurricanes

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Early vs. Late Snowmelt

Satellite-derived images comparing the first full week of April in years with early (2002) vs. late (2008) snowmelt.