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Kevin Trenberth

Hurricane Michael 2018

Warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico raise alarm as US storm season approaches

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On Easter Sunday, dozens of tornadoes tore across Southeastern US, killing more than 30 people. The deadly cluster of storms coincided with waters in the Gulf of Mexico that were three degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the long-term average.

"So much rain has fallen," the National Weather Service tweeted about Harvey on Monday, "we've had to update the color charts on our graphics in order to effectively map it."

Harvey may have caught Texas by surprise, but other places have been getting ready for more extreme weather

Science
El Niño Makes Atlantic hurricanes less likely.

Welcome to the ‘Double El Niño’ — and more extreme weather

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"Spring is coming" — A pedestrian walks past a pile of snow in Boston.

How is the world getting both a) warmer and b) snowier in some places? Here’s how.

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Funny River fire

June set a new global temperature record

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Funny River fire

June set a new global temperature record

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Both May and June of 2014 set new records for heat, causing drought and wildfires on the West Coast, but an El Nino building in the Pacific may change things.

The Balkans’ flooding is linked to climate change. And here’s how

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Record flooding in the Balkans is just the latest extreme rain event influenced by climate change. A leading climate researcher explains why we need to get ready for more.Record flooding in the Balkans is just the latest extreme rain event influenced by climate change. A leading climate researcher explains why we need to get ready for more.

Dust storm Melbourne Australia

The Pacific Ocean is gearing up for a big El Niño

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El Niño became famous years ago, with jokes on late night TV shows and much media coverage — sort of like that year’s polar vortex. It looks like El Niño will make its presence known again this year.El Niño became famous years ago, with jokes on late night TV shows and much media coverage — sort of like that year’s polar vortex. It looks like El Niño will make its presence known again this year.

Australia smoke

In Australia, raging early spring wildfires have rekindled a raging debate over climate change

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Australia has had a rash of wildfires caused by unseasonably hot and dry weather. Scientists say the risk of fires is growing with climate change, but the country’s new prime minister says they’re just a normal part of life down under.

Superstorms and Climate Change

Hurricane Sandy grew over days to become a monster of a storm when it finally hit the East Coast. Climate scientists note that global warming likely contributed to the making of this “Frankenstorm.”