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50 years after warning, no debate in Paris on the science
Diplomats steeling themselves for a historic round of UN climate negotiations remain divided by a handful of stubborn disputes. Climate science is not one of them.
John Upton

Nov 5, 2015

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Sweltering September sets global records
September 2015 was warmer than average by a bigger margin than any of the 1,629 months in records of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Andrea Thompson

Oct 22, 2015

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2015 edges closer to warmest year on record after hottest July
If you’re a betting person, it would be close to a sure bet to go all-in on 2015 taking the title of warmest year on record.
Andrea Thompson

Aug 21, 2015

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Record hot first half may herald warmest year yet
Yet another month has set a global temperature record, with June 2015 coming in as the warmest June on record going back to 1880.
Andrea Thompson

Jul 21, 2015

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Past 12 months tied for warmest on record
April capped a 12-month period that tied the warmest such stretch on record, according to data released Tuesday.
Andrea Thompson

May 20, 2015

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Climate change may put power grid at risk in the west
The ravages of climate change could severely hurt the ability of utilities in the 11 Western states to generate power unless they “climate proof” their power grid.
Bobby Magill

May 19, 2015

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New York’s smart grid research may shape U.S.
New York and its utility infrastructure are highly vulnerable to climate change-influenced extreme weather and rising seas.
Bobby Magill

Apr 13, 2015

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After much ado, El Niño officially declared
Just when everyone had pretty much written it off, the El Niño event finally emerged in February and could last through the spring and summer.
Andrea Thompson

Mar 6, 2015

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Looming warming spurt could reshape climate debate
Humanity is about to experience a historically unprecedented spike in temperatures.
John Upton

Mar 2, 2015

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Climate talks draw praise, herald hard slog ahead
Something strange pervaded low-level United Nations climate negotiations this week in Switzerland: Smiles.
John Upton

Feb 18, 2015

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One more log on the fire to confirm 2014 as hottest year
If you need further confirmation that 2014 was the hottest year on record, the World Meteorological Organization has you covered.
Andrea Thompson

Feb 3, 2015

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Heat stroke, anyone? Tennis grand slams heating up
New research shows how climate change is affecting professional tennis — not just in Melbourne, but the world over, with all four grand slams getting hotter.
John Upton

Jan 23, 2015

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