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Persistent heat across globe makes a baker’s dozen for record books

June 16, 2016

Unusually warm conditions were present across much of northern Europe in May 2016, including the Nyhavn waterfront in Copenhagen, Denmark.

South Pole is last place on Earth to pass global warming milestone

June 15, 2016

The National Science Foundation’s Atmospheric Research Observatory illuminated by the sun approaching South Pole sunset in 2014.

Drought in America: Slow moving, far reaching

June 15, 2016

Lake Oroville, the second-largest state reservoir in northern California, experienced low water levels during the recent exceptional California drought.

Experts to hold media teleconference on climate conditions for U.S. and globe

June 14, 2016

Climate scientists to recap May and provide climate outlooks through September

Spring (March-May) 2016 mean temperature departure from average

Near-average May closes out warm, wet spring for Lower 48

June 8, 2016

Alaska shatters heat records for spring and year to date

7 honored for safeguarding America’s natural resources from climate change

June 7, 2016

U.S. Forest Service-Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science staff lead a field exercise at a climate change teacher institute. The Institute was one of seven recipients of the Climate Adaptation Leadership Award.

Great Barrier Reef suffers record-breaking bleaching

May 27, 2016

Compared to healthy coral, which appear in shades of purple and gold, bleached coral on the Great Barrier Reef appear bone white.

Odds of hotter than usual summer are elevated across most of the U.S.

May 27, 2016

The chances for temperatures in the upper third of the climatological record are greatest Alaska, the West and the Northeast, and smallest in the heart of the Great Plains.

Chances of well above average temperatures for June-August 2016.

June 1: Reddit Science AMA with NOAA's Dr. Gerry Bell

May 27, 2016

Our lead seasonal forecaster will chat live about this year's hurricane season predictions and more

Dr. Gerry Bell is the lead seasonal forecaster for NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. In May 2016, he held a live Reddit online Q&A about hurricane season forecasting and the importance of preparedness just prior to the start of hurricane season (June 1).

April marks 12th consecutive month of record warmth for globe

May 18, 2016

Tree with sunlight streaming through its leaves.

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