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NYC suffered the biggest snowstorm in the last 2 years. This is part of a growing trend of extreme weather events.

A winter storm hit Philadelphia on Tuesday.Matt Rourke/AP Photo Winter storm Lorraine brought heavy snow, gusty winds and frigid temperatures to New York on Tuesday. The storm arrives just days after a weekend of warm, spring-like temperatures. Experts say such “whip weather” events are becoming more frequent with climate change. Millions prepared for snow On… Read More »

Is the US in a deep freeze while much of the world is extra hot? Climate change again

While much of the rest of the world is feeling the unusually warm weather, much of the United States is shivering from bitter cold. As strange as it sounds, this contradiction fits neatly into explanations for what climate change is doing to Earth, scientists said. On the global temperature map for the past few days,… Read More »

Is the US in a deep freeze while much of the world is extra hot? Climate change again

While much of the rest of the world is feeling the unusually warm weather, much of the United States is shivering from bitter cold. As strange as it sounds, this contradiction fits neatly into explanations for what climate change is doing to Earth, scientists said. On the global temperature map for the past few days,… Read More »