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Slim Odds of Ending the Drought this Year
For most areas of the U.S., the worst drought in more than 50 years is likely to persist well into the winter.
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2012: Warmest March Ever Recorded
You knew it was warm last month, but today it's official: it wasn't just warm; it was the warmest March ever recorded in the U.S.
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Top 10 Hardest Hit States of 2011
A look at which states were hit hardest by extreme climate and weather events in 2011.
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Maps Show Quarter Million New Yorkers Reside Below Potential Storm Surge Level
Based on the 2010 Census and Climate Central's map analysis, climate change-related sea level rise has put more New Yorkers at risk of flooding from Hurricane Irene.
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Ruthless Tornadoes of 2011
Photos from one of the worst tornado seasons to ever hit the U.S.
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Wildfires in the West
In 2006, wildfires burned seven million acres in the West, the equivalent area of five of the country's largest national parks.
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In Nevada, Fires Follow Rain
In a desert state like Nevada, heavy rains promote plant growth but can lead to more wildfires.
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In Montana, Fires Follow Drought
In a forested state like Montana, hotter and drier years leave forests more susceptible to large wildfires.
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