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Tag Results - CLIMATE CHANGE
Tornado Trends
Apr 24, 2019
Tornado season is changing in the United States — with more tornadoes occurring in the biggest outbreaks, the tornado risk zone increasing east of the Mississippi, and more striking outside the traditional time of year.
Heavy Rain, Climate Extremes, and Beer
Mar 13, 2019
After the wettest winter on record, we show how extreme precipitation is contributing to an upward trend in the NOAA/NCEI Climate Extremes Index. Also, we look ahead to St. Patrick’s Day and how climate change affects beer.
Billion-Dollar Disasters of 2018
Dec 5, 2018
As the climate changes, we are seeing more extreme weather events with billion-dollar price tags and 2018 is no exception.
Previewing the National Climate Assessment
Nov 20, 2018
Here are some resources to help you prepare for the upcoming release of Volume II of the Fourth National Climate Assessment.
Cherry Blossoms Coming Earlier
Mar 21, 2018
Cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. are blooming earlier, on average, and may reach peak bloom a month earlier by the end of the century.
Climate of Local Brews
Mar 14, 2018
Climate change is impacting the core ingredients in beer. With craft brewers contributing more to local communities, individual state economies may be affected.
2017 National Climate Assessment — Resources
Nov 3, 2017
The U.S. Global Change Research Program released the Climate Science Special Report.
Thanksgiving Warming & Food Waste
Nov 22, 2016
Thanksgivings are projected to become warmer this century because of climate change, and throwing away the leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner can have an impact on the climate.
WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin
Oct 24, 2016
The World Meteorological Organization's Greenhouse Gas Bulletin is published annually to report on the latest trends in atmospheric concentrations of the most important long-lived greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).
National Parks & Memorial Day
May 25, 2016
Each of the National Parks faces unique challenges from climate change, including altered water supplies, changing species migration patterns, and increased heat.
Tornadoes & Climate Change
May 10, 2016
While there are fewer days each year with tornadoes, on average, the number days with more than 30 tornadoes is increasing.
Happy Earth Day
Apr 20, 2016
Coming off of the hottest year on record globally, international leaders are meeting this week in New York to sign the historic Paris Climate Agreement.
WMO Statement on the Status of the Global Climate in 2015
Mar 21, 2016
This is the first global release of climate graphics and information for weather presenters by WMO and Climate Central.
Major Milestones
Dec 9, 2015
Major milestones in carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration and average global temperature have been reached.
Record Highs vs. Record Lows
Aug 19, 2015
Without climate change, the number of daily record highs should approximately match the number of daily record lows over time.
State of the Climate 2014
Jul 16, 2015
NOAA released the annual State of the Climate report, published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society.
Climate Week 2014
Sep 22, 2014
For this week’s Climate Matters, we're stepping back from our usual analysis of weather and climate trends for an overall, big-picture look at how we really know that climate change is happening.
2014 National Climate Assessment
May 6, 2014
Here is a complete package of content and information to help you communicate its findings.
Navigating the IPCC: Round 2 — 2014
Apr 11, 2014
This consensus report, known as the Assessment Report 5 (AR5), is based on a global review of scientific articles that were published or accepted before March 2013 by a team of more than 830 climate scientists from around the world.
Navigating the IPCC Report — 2014
Mar 28, 2014
This consensus report, known as the Assessment Report 5 (AR5), is based on a global review of scientific articles that were published or accepted before March 2013 by a team of more than 830 climate scientists from around the world.
Climate Change & The Jet Stream
Oct 16, 2013
Climate change is already affecting the jet stream. As indicated in the latest IPCC report, research shows that each hemisphere's jet is migrating poleward.
Navigating the IPCC Report — 2013
Sep 23, 2013
This consensus report, known as the Assessment Report 5 (AR5), is based on a global review of scientific articles that were published or accepted before March 2013 by a team of more than 830 climate scientists from around the world.
