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Stories by Andrea Thompson

December Heat Boosts 2015 to 2nd Warmest Year in U.S. History

2015 will likely be the hottest year on record globally

January 7, 2016 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

What Happened to the Polar Vortex?

The polar vortex has strengthened this year, helping exacerbate current mild weather

December 22, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Here's How Much of Alaska's Permafrost Could Melt

New research reveals the extent of the meltdown in the north

December 9, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Once Stable Greenland Glaciers Face Rapid Melt

Ice sheets in the northeast of the world’s largest island have started to retreat

November 12, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Climate Change Signal Emerges from the Weather

Scientists begin to detect the influence of global warming on extreme weather

November 5, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Global Warming May Mean Stifling Heat for Middle East

More intense heat waves could strike the desert region

October 26, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

"Gray Swan" Hurricanes Pose Future Storm Surge Threat

Tropical cyclones may cause flooding in yet more places

September 1, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

2015 May Just Be Hottest Year on Record

2015 will very likely beat 2014 as the warmest year

August 20, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Current El Nino Could Be Strongest on Record

The strengthening climate phenomenon could have a big impact on U.S. weather

August 14, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Missing: 1 Year's Worth of California Rain

During the current drought, the Golden State has missed an entire year's worth of rain

July 31, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

What Global Warming Means for 4 of Summer's Worst Pests

Mosquito season is getting longer among other buzz kills

July 30, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

How This Year's El Niño Compares with the Past

The climate pattern both is and isn’t like its famous predecessor in 1997

July 23, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Arctic Sea Ice Rebounds, but Not Recovering

Ice volume bounced back thanks to a cool 2013 summer but don't call it a comeback

July 20, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Extreme Temperatures Linked to Changing Air Patterns

A study links extreme heat waves and cold snaps to changes in the way the atmosphere moves

June 24, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

El Niño Forecast Brings California Hope for Drought Relief

A strong El Niño might help ease California's drought

June 11, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Rainy May Sets Record for Soggy U.S.

Total precipitation was the highest in more than 120 years of record-keeping

June 8, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

The Climate Context for India's Deadly Heat Wave

Will there be more of this kind of heat wave that left at least 2,000 people dead?

June 4, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Drought Takes $2.7-Billion Toll on California Agriculture

Scientists say the current drought will cost big in lost crops

June 3, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

El Nino Can Raise Sea Levels along U.S. West Coast

The climate event can raise sea level from Washington to California by up to eight inches

May 28, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

Slow Hurricane Season Expected

Thanks to El Niño, this hurricane season looks to be quiet

May 27, 2015 — Andrea Thompson and Climate Central

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