AP PHOTOS: A look at warming in the United States

The Associated Press
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A federal report released Tuesday says that global warming is rapidly affecting the United States in both visible and invisible ways.

From severe weather to an increase in pollen, the report says that warming is not only physically dangerous, but also costly. Still, it’s not too late to prevent the worst of climate change, says the 840-page report, which the White House is highlighting as it tries to jump-start often-stalled efforts to curb heat-trapping gases. The report — which is full of figures, charts and other research-generated graphics — includes 3,096 footnotes to other mostly peer-reviewed research. It was written by more than 250 scientists and government officials, starting in 2012. A draft was released in January 2013, but this version has been reviewed by more scientists, including twice by the National Academy of Science which called it “reasonable,” and has had public comment.

Climate change, once considered an issue for a distant future, has moved firmly into the present,” the report says. “Corn producers in Iowa, oyster growers in Washington state and maple syrup producers in Vermont are all observing climate-related changes that are outside of recent experience.”

Here’s a look at some of the impact the warming climate is having on Americans’ lives.

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