_:genid1 "Free to use with credit to the original figure source."^^ . "projected-midcentury-temperature-changes-in-the-midwest" . "18.2"^^ . "Projected Mid-Century Temperature Changes in the Midwest"^^ . "NOAA NCDC / CICS-NC"^^ . "Projected increase in annual average temperatures by mid-century (2041-2070) as compared to the 1971-2000 period tell only part of the climate change story. Maps also show annual projected increases in the number of the hottest days (days over 95°F), longer frost-free seasons, and an increase in cooling degree days, defined as the number of degrees that a day’s average temperature is above 65°F, which generally leads to an increase in energy use for air conditioning. Projections are from global climate models that assume emissions of heat-trapping gases continue to rise (A2 scenario). (Figure source: NOAA NCDC / CICS-NC)."^^ . _:genid1 . . . . . . . . . _:genid2 . _:genid2 . _:genid2 . _:genid2 . _:genid2 .