winter temperatures

New map shows just how extreme last month was for the planet

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Soaring winter temperatures. Unusually warm oceans. Heavy rainfall drenching and displacing communities. Low snow cover in North America and record low levels of Antarctic ...

A lack of ice is reshaping winter life around the Great Lakes

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Much of the Great Lakes region — known for frigid winter temperatures, icy lakes and snow-covered forests — has looked bare almost all winter. ...

New hardiness zone map will help US gardeners keep pace with climate change

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Dr. Sarah Adams

WASHINGTON (AP) — Southern staples like magnolia trees and camellias may now be able to grow without frost damage in once-frigid Boston. ...