2015 Set a Frenzy of Climate Records
Temperatures, CO2, ocean heat and Arctic sea ice changes all saw sobering firsts
Stories by Andrea Thompson
First Half of 2016 Blows Away Temperature Records
Heat drops after El Niño but remains at record global highs
Africa Faces Hotter Future
Global warming hits the African continent soonest and hardest
99 Percent Chance 2016 Will Be the Hottest Year on Record
The streak of record warm months continues, thanks to El Niño and global warming
Earth Sees 11 Record Hot Months in a Row
March capped off a record streak of record hot months
Pacific Ocean Pattern Could Predict U.S. Heat Waves
The ocean may provide a warning for killer hot weather
2015 Is Officially the Hottest Year on Record
2015 was one for the record books, says the World Meteorological Organization
El Niño is Here, But California Is Still in Drought
Months of rain and snow will be needed to climb out of the four-year dry spell
The Future of Epic Blizzards in a Warming World
What does global warming mean for extreme snowfall?
Warming May Mean Major Thaw for Alaskan Permafrost
Continued warming is melting down frozen ground, surprising scientists
December Heat Boosts 2015 to 2nd Warmest Year in U.S. History
2015 will likely be the hottest year on record globally
What Happened to the Polar Vortex?
The polar vortex has strengthened this year, helping exacerbate current mild weather
Here's How Much of Alaska's Permafrost Could Melt
New research reveals the extent of the meltdown in the north
Once Stable Greenland Glaciers Face Rapid Melt
Ice sheets in the northeast of the world’s largest island have started to retreat
Climate Change Signal Emerges from the Weather
Scientists begin to detect the influence of global warming on extreme weather
Global Warming May Mean Stifling Heat for Middle East
More intense heat waves could strike the desert region
"Gray Swan" Hurricanes Pose Future Storm Surge Threat
Tropical cyclones may cause flooding in yet more places
2015 May Just Be Hottest Year on Record
2015 will very likely beat 2014 as the warmest year
Current El Nino Could Be Strongest on Record
The strengthening climate phenomenon could have a big impact on U.S. weather
Missing: 1 Year's Worth of California Rain
During the current drought, the Golden State has missed an entire year's worth of rain
