Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026
Current Data Release
New mapping confirms 50-year warming trend across nearly all major U.S. metropolitan areas.
Record Early Spring
One of the earliest recorded 'first leaf' dates across the Eastern U.S., leading to major crop losses.
Acceleration
Spring warming begins to outpace other seasons in the Southwest and Northeast.
Baseline Year
Modern climatological records begin tracking the current warming trend in earnest.
A landmark study has revealed that global sea-level rise and coastal vulnerability have been significantly underestimated, placing millions more people at risk than previously projected. The findings suggest that current climate adaptation strategies may be insufficient to meet the accelerated pace of rising tides and land subsidence.
New climatological data reveals that spring temperatures across the United States have risen by an average of 2.2°F since 1970, with some regions seeing increases of over 5°F. This shift is shortening winters, extending allergy seasons, and creating volatile conditions for the agricultural sector.