Scientists tell us that the global average temperatures over land have warmed 1.4 degree F since 1880. But how have temperatures changed here in the US, in my state, in my congressional district? This site compares the global warming with temperature trends at local levels. Find your state …
Comments on 2025: The rate of global warming has noticeably accelerated since around 2014 (black trace). During this same period, there was an unprecedented increase in the amount of solar radiation absorbed by the Earth (red trace).
Clouds, glaciers, and sea ice act like mirrors, reflecting much of the sun's energy back into space. However, as the planet warms, ice melts and certain types of cloud cover dissipate. The surface below, land or ocean is darker and allows more solar energy to be absorbed, which in turn causes further warming. This cycle is a powerful "feedback effect" that climate scientists are actively working to quantify.
If you feel your elected officials are not doing enough to address the climate, please contact them. Feel free to use any material on this site. 16 August, 2026
