Select a metric from the menu on the left. Using the menu on the right, select either the entire U.S. by county or an individual state's census tracts. Navigate the map by pan and zoom ...

The entire planet is warming due to human-caused climate change, but the built environment further amplifies both average temperatures and extreme heat in cities. According to the U.S. Environmental ...

Climate Central created Climate Change: Key Facts, a free slide deck available in English and Spanish, using our library of Climate Matters content — all of which is reviewed by staff scientists in ...

Summary Large-scale power outages are increasingly common across the United States. Damaging storms, extreme weather, and a growing demand for electricity are straining our nation’s aging power ...

Read the full report: Running Out of Cool Days: How climate change is decreasing the odds of optimal marathon conditions Researchers have found there is a “sweet spot” for marathon temperatures where ...

During the past three months (June, July, and August 2025), the effects of human-induced climate change — mainly from burning coal, oil, and methane gas — were evident in most regions of the world, ...

Carbon pollution from burning coal, oil, and natural gas has never been higher, according to the latest Global Carbon Project study. This heat-trapping pollution is pushing the planet toward new ...

The most rapid warming in the U.S. has generally occurred when and where it’s coldest, including at night, in northern parts of the country—and during winter. Winter (December, January, February) is ...

The power grid is essential, but vulnerable. We all depend on the electricity system that serves homes and businesses across the U.S., but this system is vulnerable to large-scale outages caused by ...

The Climate Shift Index (CSI), Climate Central’s daily temperature attribution system, applies the latest peer-reviewed methodology to map the influence of climate change on temperatures across the ...

Around 80% of Americans live in urban areas, and this could jump to nearly 90% by 2050. As urban populations expand, so do concerns about climate risks in cities. Built environments can boost risks ...

The Climate Shift Index (CSI), Climate Central’s daily temperature attribution system, applies the latest peer-reviewed methodology to map the influence of climate change on temperatures across the ...