The Year in Extreme Weather: Climate in 2018

The Year in Extreme Weather: Climate in 2018

Article by James McBride, Author and Sabine Baumgartner, Photo Editor

December 12, 2018 10:25 am (EST)

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Current political and economic issues succinctly explained.

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