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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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20 Big U.S. Cities that Should Worry About Sea Level Rise
A new study highlights 180 regions in the U.S. where sea level rise is likely to have a major impact. Here are photos of the 20 cities with populations over 300,000 which are likely to be affected.
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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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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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Ocean Acidification Process
About half of all the CO2 that has been pumped into the atmosphere since the beginning of the industrial era, 250 years ago, has been absorbed by the oceans.
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New York: July Days Over 90 Degrees
By mid-century in New York, the sweltering heat of July 2010 may be thought of as cooler-than-average conditions, as more days above 90°F routinely occur.
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Philadelphia: July Days Over 90 Degrees
By mid-century in Philadelphia, the sweltering heat of July 2010 may be thought of as cooler-than-average conditions, as more days above 90°F routinely occur.
