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2019 Billion Dollar Disasters: Weather and Climate Impacts by State Map
2019 marks the fifth straight year with at least ten U.S. billion-dollar weather and climate disasters—showing the increasing cost of extreme weather as the climate warms.
2019 Billion Dollar Disasters: Weather and Climate Impacts Map
2019 marks the fifth straight year with at least ten U.S. billion-dollar weather and climate disasters—showing the increasing cost of extreme weather as the climate warms.
2019 Billion-Dollar Disasters
2019 marks the fifth straight year with at least ten U.S. billion-dollar weather and climate disasters—showing the increasing cost of extreme weather as the climate warms.
Multnomah County Trees Are Doing Much More Than We Think
Portland’s trees are also playing an underappreciated role every time it rains: They’re helping us prevent major flooding and avoid erosion; they are literally holding Multnomah County together.
2019 Fall Record Heat
With the recent record-breaking heat, Climate Central takes a look at record high temperatures compared to record low temperatures across the United States.
Extreme Heat: When Outdoor Sports Become Risky
Extreme heat index days—when heat and humidity make it difficult for the body to cool itself off—have been increasing in cities across the country.
National Map of Heat Index Days Dangerous for Outdoor Sports
A new Climate Central report finds an increase in days with an extreme heat index, which greatly impact outdoor sports and the risk of heat illnesses.
Explainer: Health Impacts in Excessive Heat
A new Climate Central report finds an increase in days with an extreme heat index, which greatly impact outdoor sports and the risk of heat illnesses.
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