Why The U.S. Just Had Its Wettest 12-Month Stretch On Record – Forbes
Article Synopsis – The last twelve months have been the wettest on record since the U.S. began keeping data back in 1895. This is due to global warming: a warmer atmosphere leads to increased evaporation rates resulting in more moisture in the air and increased precipitation. The increased rainfall and associated flooding is likely to get worse as the earth continues to warm. To read the actual article click here.