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The Larsen C Iceberg Is Already Cracking Up
It's been less than a week, but the Larsen C ice shelf and the iceberg it calved are already changing.
At Midway Point, 2017 Is 2nd-Hottest Year on Record
Halfway through 2017, the year is the second hottest on record, even without an El Niño to help boost its temperature.
Today’s Extreme Heat May Become Norm Within a Decade
The record global temperature of 2015 is likely to become the norm by 2040, and possibly even earlier.
Greenhouse Gases Are Rapidly Changing the Atmosphere
A new report shows that greenhouse gases' influence on the climate has increased 40 percent since 1990.
Rising Temps Could Bring Flight Delays Worldwide
Flight delays and restrictions could become more common as temperatures rise due to climate change.
This Map Shows Warming’s Fingerprints on Weather
A new, interactive map shows where studies have found a discernible role for warming in extreme weather events.
The West Is on Fire As Heat Records Fall
A scorcher of a heat wave broke temperature records across the West and helped fuel new wildfires.
The Arctic Has Been Crazy Warm All Year. This Is What It Means for Sea Ice
Arctic melt season has begun in earnest with sea ice at its lowest June volume on record.
