Topics Food & Agriculture
Planting Zones Moving North
Planting zones are shifting north as the climate warms, influencing which plants grow best in your area.
Warming Annual Lows Are Affecting Planting Conditions
Planting conditions depend on the annual minimum temperature. See how those temperatures are trending in your area.
Western Snowpack Above Average This Year
Due to record winter precipitation, this year’s western snowpack is above average for just the third time in ten years — a happy exception to an overall downward trend.
Top U.S. Freshwater Use by State
Can you guess how your state uses the most water?
Top U.S. Freshwater Use by Industry
Public supply makes up a small fraction of our country’s freshwater needs. Take a look at which sectors are thirstiest.
Climate Change & Water Use
Here’s how climate change affects our water supply.
Heavy Rainfall Getting More Extreme
As the climate warms, heavy rain events are increasing across the country.
Climate Extremes Index Trending Upward
Extreme weather is happening more often in a warming world.
