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Global warming is sharply raising the risk of 'unprecedented' events.
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At least global warming may get Americans off the couch more.
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The fingerprints of global warming on extreme weather.
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Extreme Arctic melt is raising sea level rise threat; New estimate nearly twice IPCC's.
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Parking lot project catches the eye as well as stormwater.
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As Indian Kashmir's lush valleys turn to concrete, fears of flooding rise.
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Homes flooded as Ottawa River reaches highest level in decades.
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Giant waterfall in Antarctica worries scientists.
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