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Views of glaciers from past and present

Glaciers around the world are shrinking, and the amount of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean has decreased since the 1970s.
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View of sea level rising

Average sea level worldwide is projected to rise up to two feet by the end of this century. This rise would eliminate approximately 10,000 square miles of land in the United States. Learn more »

View of intense hurricane

Hurricanes in the Atlantic are likely to become more intense as ocean temperatures rise.
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View of migratory birds

As temperatures rise, some migratory birds are spending the winter an average of 35 miles further north than they did 40 years ago.
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From heat waves to melting glaciers, the signs of a changing planet are documented in a new EPA report presenting 24 indicators of climate change.
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