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Temperatures in many US cities could rise to those currently experienced in the Middle East if global emissions aren't cut

ST. LOUIS — The region's sewers, creeks and storm drains were no match for last week's record-shattering rainfall — a downpour remarkable not just for its unprecedented total, but also for its intensity. Pouring water sprawled over creek banks, across roads, and into homes and vehicles, stranding hundreds and killing…

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Sea level rise poses a grave threat to salt marshes and other coastal wetlands along the North Carolina coast, according to a newly published study.

An alarming trend shows average temperatures have increased by at least 2F since 1970, with even higher spikes in the west and south-west

Warmer temperatures cause heavier rainfall across the U.S. — even in the driest cities

Researchers compared records for Dublin Port, Arklow and Howth Harbour as well as datasets from the UK and France for their data quality checks

“This recent sea level rise is faster than expected at approximately double the rate of global sea level rise.”