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One of 2 hottest years on record was 2010
The NOAA 2010 State of the Climate report tracks 41 indicators, each one including thousands of measurements that allow scientists to identify overall trends. Read more about one of the hottest years on record.
July 1, 2011
See a twirling whale in this amazing video
This amazing video shows a fin whale twirling as it dives beneath a whale watching tour boat. Watch the twirling whale here.
July 1, 2011
Annual cost of weather may total $485 billion in U.S.
New analysis may be able to estimate the cost of weather on the U.S. economy. Read more about the new study's economic analysis here.
June 29, 2011
Tropical Storm Arlene forms as clouds gather
Watch a video that shows tropical storm Arlene as it forms in the Gulf of Mexico on June 27, 2011.
June 29, 2011
Loggerhead turtles have predictable movements
A ten-year study shows that loggerhead turtles go back to the same spots year after year.
June 29, 2011
Arizona Wallow Fire scar seen from space
A June 21 satellite image of the Arizona Wallow fire shows the fire's burn scar as seen from space.
June 28, 2011
Humpback whales make bubble nets with beauty and precision
Humpback whales blow vertical columns of bubbles to herd and corral their prey. Learn more about these beautiful and precise creations.
June 27, 2011
SpongeBob gets a fungus named for him
Dennis Desjardin named a newly identified mushroom species - a native of Borneo - Spongiforma squarepantsii for Spongebob Squarepants.
June 22, 2011
Busy 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, with Chris Landsea
NOAA predicts a busy 2011 season for Atlantic hurricanes. Chris Landsea of the National Hurricane Center explains more about the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane season.
June 20, 2011
Peak water limits with Peter Gleick
Our water use has the potential to reach peak limits. Water expert Peter Gleick said we've already hit peak limits in many parts of the world. Read more about peak water.
June 20, 2011
