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Sunburned in Siberia: Heat Wave Leads to Wildfires
A heat wave in Siberia has led to a surge in wildfires, releasing large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Mid-July Heat Wave Bakes U.S. From Coast to Coast
A heat wave baked the lower 48 for 10 days in mid-July. Just how hot did things get?
All-Time Heat Records Broken in . . . Alaska?!
After a record cold spring, all-time high temperature records were broken in Alaska as a "heat dome" took control.
Watch 62 Years of Global Warming in 13 Seconds
An amazing 13-second NASA animation depicts how the globe has warmed during the period of 1950 to 2012.
Heat and Threat of Wildfires Blaze on in Australia
One of the worst heat waves on record in Australia has led to massive dust storms and wildfires.
5 Charts Help Illustrate 2012 As Warmest Year on Record
These five charts capture the record warm and dry year of 2012 throughout the lower 48 states.
Tell Me Why: The Climate Extremes Index Matters
Climate scientist Deke Arndt explains the Climate Extremes Index and the critical information it contains.
Extreme Weather 101: Heat Spikes On the Rise
In our Extreme Weather 101 video, scientists explain how heat spikes are likely to become more common.