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Drought, Climate Impact Fall Foliage in Complex Ways

Drought, Climate Impact Fall Foliage in Complex Ways

  • Published: Oct 31st, 2016

Weather and climate can have unexpected complex impacts on the timing and appearance of fall foliage.

Winter Drought Forecast for Much of U.S.

Winter Drought Forecast for Much of U.S.

  • Published: Oct 21st, 2016

Winter will bring continued dry conditions in California, the Southeast and parts of the Northeast.

Climate Central’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ Wins National Award

Climate Central’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ Wins National Award

  • Published: Sep 18th, 2016

Climate Central’s groundbreaking series Pulp Fiction won the Online News Association award for explanatory journalism.

Louisiana Floods Directly Linked to Climate Change

Louisiana Floods Directly Linked to Climate Change

  • Published: Sep 7th, 2016

Unprecedented rainfall in parts of Louisiana last month was made more likely by global warming.

In Streak of Extreme Storms, What’s the Role of Warming?

In Streak of Extreme Storms, What’s the Role of Warming?

  • Published: Aug 22nd, 2016

The massive rains and flooding in Louisiana are the latest in a string of extreme U.S. storms this year.

Europe Aims to Close Loophole on Wood Energy

Europe Aims to Close Loophole on Wood Energy

  • Published: Aug 9th, 2016

Europeans are working to close a loophole in their climate rules that promotes harmful wood energy.

Scientists Tease Out Climate Change’s Role in Zika Spread

Scientists Tease Out Climate Change’s Role in Zika Spread

  • Published: Aug 4th, 2016

As Zika spreads northward, scientists are beginning to understand how humans stoked the epidemic.

Warming Could Mean More Algae Blooms Like Florida’s

Warming Could Mean More Algae Blooms Like Florida’s

  • Published: Jul 18th, 2016

Algae blooms like the one plaguing Florida's coastline could happen more often as lakes and coastal waters warm.