Thursday, January 10, 2013

Not Even Close: 2012 Was Hottest Ever in U.S. (click here)



2012 Was the Hottest Year on Record (click here)

January 10, 2013, 4:40 am
By MICHAEL GONCHAR

WHAT were some of the most extreme climate events in the United States in 2012?

WHAT was the average temperature in the United States last year?
HOW did the numbers represent a change from previous years’ average temperatures?

By HOW much did 2012’s average temperature beat the previous record?


HOW did 2012 rank for the United States in terms of the Climate Extremes Index?
WHEN was the previous record for highest average temperature set?
WHY did scientists say average temperatures most likely rose so significantly last year?
WHO is Jake Crouch?
WHERE did temperatures reach 112 degrees in 2012, setting a record?