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2020 Stronger Hurricanes
Warming Atlantic ocean waters are adding fuel to tropical systems, giving a boost to stronger, more rapidly-intensifying hurricanes.
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Summer 2020: One for the Record Books
Climate Central reflects back on a hot summer 2020, finding that record temperature highs continue to outpace record lows both this summer and through 2020.
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Worsening Western Wildfires
Climate change is increasing the risk of larger, more intense wildfires, as warmer and drier conditions allow fire to spread faster and farther, creating dangerous conditions for residents and emergency services.
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Fall Trends
Mosquitoes, ticks, air conditioning, and pollen could be mainstays of fall as climate change extends the summer heat.
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Marine Heatwaves
Heatwaves don’t just occur on land. Marine heatwaves are increasing in frequency and duration due to climate change, impacting marine ecosystems and industries.
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Heat Streaks are Stretching
Bouts of extreme heat are getting longer, which can take a toll on our health and increase cooling costs.
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Hotter Climate, More Cooling Demand
It’s a vicious cycle: higher temperatures create a greater demand for air conditioning, which drives energy consumption and fossil fuel burning, which in turn leads to higher temperatures.
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