Western U.S. Faces ‘Extreme’ Wildfire Risk Now and Later
Wildfire season is off to a fast start in the Southwest, and dry summer anticipated may bring above average fire activity.… Read More
A Tour of Drought as it Unfolds Across the U.S.
The latest drought information provides reason for concern in the West, while Texas gets more relief compared to 2011.… Read More
Hurricane Irene Ranked Most Costly Category 1 Storm
New figures show Hurricane Irene, which caused severe flooding in New England, was costliest Category 1 storm on record.… Read More
April Checks In at No. 3 on All-Time Warmest List for U.S.
After the warmest March on record, the contiguous U.S. had its third-warmest April, and past 12 months are warmest in history.… Read More
Rising Coal Exports Prompt Fears from Rail Communities
With Asia's energy demands directing more U.S. coal to West Coast ports, Montana's rail communities fear the effects. Read More
Climate Change Threatens Saguaro National Park’s Cacti
Saguaro National Park's managers are increasingly worried climate change may damage the park's staple desert plants.… Read More
Special Climate Central Report on Best Cars for Climate
America’s high-carbon electricity grid is short- circuiting efforts to give consumers climate-friendly, electric-vehicle options.… Read More
State-by-State Look at How Early Spring Has Arrived
An interactive illustrating how over the past several decades, spring weather has arrived earlier in most parts of the U.S.… Read More
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