2012 warmest year ever for US, 2nd most 'extreme'
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 14:31
in Earth & Climate
If you found yourself bundling up in scarves, hats, and long underwear less than usual last year, you weren't alone: 2012 was the warmest year on record in the contiguous United States, according to scientists with The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.