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Q: Is global warming making hurricanes worse?

Published: Nov 7th, 2009

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May 20th, 2013 - Tornadoes Rake Okla., Kansas as Storm Threat Continues
May 20th, 2013 - Warming Causing Rockies, Everest to Lose Ice and Snow
May 19th, 2013 - Study Projects Steep Increase in NYC Heat-Related Deaths
May 19th, 2013 - Rising Temperatures in Europe Leave Ducks Grounded
May 18th, 2013 - Clouds ‘Cool Earth Less Than Once Thought’

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2012: Warmest Year in U.S.

The still map from Climate Central's latest interactive illustrating how 2012 was the hottest in U.S. history.