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Global Weirdness: ‘Just the Facts’ Plus Good Reviews

Published: June 19th, 2012

Image of the Day: Seaside Seal Soaks in Sun, Safety

Published: June 14th, 2012

The Word From Colbert to North Carolina: Sink or Swim

Published: June 6th, 2012

Ben Strauss’ Senate Testimony on Sea Level Rise

Published: June 5th, 2012

Mystery Solved: Why Raindrops Don’t Kill Mosquitoes

Published: June 5th, 2012

Image of the Day: Why Did the Turtles Cross the Road?

Published: May 27th, 2012

‘Killer Summer Heat’ Report Grabs Attention

Published: May 24th, 2012

The Issue of Population is More Than a Little Radioactive

Published: May 23rd, 2012

Image of the Day: The Elephant in the Living Room

Published: May 23rd, 2012

Image of the Day: Hitch a Slow Ride, Take it Easy

Published: May 22nd, 2012

Book It, We’re Toast: The Fate of the Species

Published: May 21st, 2012

Long-Range Ice Forecast: Things Could Get Very Grim

Published: May 14th, 2012

Small Island States in Clean Energy Race

Published: May 12th, 2012

House Cuts Funding for Climate Education, Outreach

Published: May 11th, 2012

Rising Coal Exports Prompt Fears from Rail Communities

Published: May 6th, 2012

Anxious Japan Prepares for Life Without Nuclear Power

Published: May 5th, 2012

Why Groundwater is Another Sea Level Rise Concern

Published: May 4th, 2012

Image of the Day: Koalas Listed as Threatened Species

Published: May 3rd, 2012

Ice is Flowing Slower on Greenland than Many Feared

Published: May 3rd, 2012

Image of the Day: Wind Farm Study Stirs Up False Claims

Published: May 2nd, 2012

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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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.