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Drier heat waves threaten crops in Iowa
The new research on warming temperatures and drought warns that drier heat waves will reduce harvests, threatening to further narrow farmers’ profit margins.
Heat & Health: Expanding ‘urban heat island’ and warming climate sends more to the ER in Charlotte
Like most cities, Charlotte has been warming more quickly than surrounding areas.
Arctic sea ice minimum
Arctic sea ice is approaching its yearly minimum extent—and will likely fall in the lowest 10 extents on record.
Fall Package
A warming fall season means that summer mosquitoes, heat, wildfires, and allergies are sticking around longer.
Summer 2021 Review
Summer 2021 was a “Summer of the Extremes”, again, as flooding, fires, drought, intense heat, and strong storms plagued the nation.
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Fire Weather
Climate Central’s new report examines the increase in fire weather days—when weather conditions allow small fires to explode into infernos.
Urban heat even affects small cities. Biddeford is doing something about it
Like many other Maine cities, Biddeford is regularly experiencing temperatures far higher than surrounding suburban and rural areas.
Heat Streaks
Consecutive days with extreme heat are trending longer and taking a toll on our health — especially in urban areas.
Featured Research
