December Heat Boosts 2015 to 2nd Warmest Year in U.S. History
2015 will likely be the hottest year on record globally
Stories by Andrea Thompson
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
What Global Warming Means for 4 of Summer's Worst Pests
Mosquito season is getting longer among other buzz kills
How This Year's El Niño Compares with the Past
The climate pattern both is and isn’t like its famous predecessor in 1997
Arctic Sea Ice Rebounds, but Not Recovering
Ice volume bounced back thanks to a cool 2013 summer but don't call it a comeback
Extreme Temperatures Linked to Changing Air Patterns
A study links extreme heat waves and cold snaps to changes in the way the atmosphere moves
El Niño Forecast Brings California Hope for Drought Relief
A strong El Niño might help ease California's drought
Rainy May Sets Record for Soggy U.S.
Total precipitation was the highest in more than 120 years of record-keeping
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?
Drought Takes $2.7-Billion Toll on California Agriculture
Scientists say the current drought will cost big in lost crops
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
Slow Hurricane Season Expected
Thanks to El Niño, this hurricane season looks to be quiet
