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Globally, 2017 on Track to Be Second Hottest Year
Globally, 2017 is trending as the second hottest year on record, only behind 2016.
2017 on Track to Be Third Hottest Year Nationally
2017 is on track to be the third hottest year on record for the U.S.
These Are the Crazy Climate Records from 2016 You Haven’t Heard Much About
You've heard that 2016 was record hot, but here are some other notable climate records you might not have heard before.
Court Scuttles Rule Cutting Potent Greenhouse Gas
A federal court has scuttled a plan to cut one of the most powerful climate pollutants on earth.
July Was Record Hot for Parts of Alaska and the West
July was record warm for Alaska's northernmost city and the hottest month on record for the globe at Death Valley.
Massachusetts May Overlook Climate Impacts of Biofuels
Massachusetts is considering classifying wood pellets and other tree products as renewable energy.
Global Warming Is Fueling Arizona’s Monstrous Monsoons
The Southwest's monsoons are becoming more intense, even as less rain falls on average.
Cities Are Already Suffering From Summer Heat. Climate Change Will Make It Worse
Cities are already suffering from the impacts of extreme heat. It'll only get worse as the climate changes.