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MNN.COM > Eco-Glossary

Weather & Climate

 
Weather — what we encounter day-to-day, like sunshine, rain, wind, snow, warmth and so forth — is different from climate, which is the total of all weather occurring over a period of years in a given place. Weather includes average weather conditions, regular weather sequences (i.e. seasons) and special weather events like tornadoes and floods. Climate describes what a place is usually "like" (Seattle has a rainy climate, Miami has a warm climate, etc.). Consult MNN for up-to-date news and information about weather and climate in your area and elsewhere. (Source: EPA / Photo: Flickr)

Recent Stories


The secret role of clouds in climate change

Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 1:53 PM EST

Scientists have begun to unlock the confusing role that clouds play in climate change.


Frigid winter bad news for tomato lovers

Fri, Mar 05 2010 at 8:23 AM EST

Record cold temperatures in Florida -- the nation's main source for winter tomatoes -- have destroyed the crop and sent prices through the roof.


U.N. weather meeting agrees to refine climate data

Wed, Feb 24 2010 at 10:47 AM EST

In response to skeptics' demands, proposal calls for more frequent readings of land surface temperatures and allowing independent scrutiny of data.


World-class whiskey from Taiwan?

Wed, Feb 24 2010 at 1:48 AM EST

Country's only distiller uses climate to its advantage, producing whiskey that taps the region's soft water for a taste aimed at Asian drinkers.


Study says warming to bring stronger hurricanes

Sun, Feb 21 2010 at 2:38 PM EST

Researchers agree that climate change will mean fewer, but more devastating hurricanes each year.


Scientists see early warning for damaging El Nino

Sun, Feb 21 2010 at 1:00 PM EST

Connection between El NiƱo and a similar event that occurs in the Indian Ocean makes Japanese researchers believe there is a pattern.


Video: Incredible footage of Southern Italian landslide

Fri, Feb 19 2010 at 3:11 PM EST

Massive landslide in Italy captured on video.


Rachel Maddow calls out Glenn Beck on climate change

Thu, Feb 18 2010 at 8:12 PM EST

TV personality and radio host dedicates an entire segment of her MSNBC show to examining the nest of lies Glenn Beck used in recent statements about weather and climate change.


Climate hoax killer app

Wed, Feb 17 2010 at 8:52 PM EST

Finally ... an iPhone app that decodes the labyrinth of climate hoaxes and skeptic psuedo-science.


Mid-Atlantic digs out of snow

Mon, Feb 08 2010 at 9:49 AM EST

Icy storms hold the capital hostage, closing government offices on Monday in addition to halting plane, train and car traffic.


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