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In Nevada, Fires Follow Rain
In a desert state like Nevada, heavy rains promote plant growth but can lead to more wildfires.
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In Montana, Fires Follow Drought
In a forested state like Montana, hotter and drier years leave forests more susceptible to large wildfires.
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Can Rain Cause More Fire?
Volatile precipitation patterns, with heavy rains followed by drought, can lead to ideal conditions for wildfires in some states.
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Colorado River Basin Supply vs. Use
With drought, increasing water consumption, and climate change, the Colorado River Basin — lifeblood of the Southwest — appears headed for a day of reckoning.
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Water, Water, Everywhere: 2011’s Floods
Massive floods struck three countries this week: Australia, Brazil, and Sri Lanka
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Southwest Drought Predictions
Glen MacDonald, of UCLA, talks about the threat of drought in the Southwest and what it means for water supply.
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Arctic Paradox: Warmer Arctic May Mean Cold Blasts for Some
Arctic warming and loss of sea ice may be helping to drive cold air southward, into the US and Europe, according to recent studies.
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Hurricane Round-up 2010
November 30th marked the official end of the 2010 hurricane season, here are some pictures from this year's storms.
