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Boston: July Days Over 90 Degrees

Boston: July Days Over 90 Degrees

By mid-century in Boston, the sweltering heat of July 2010 may be thought of as cooler-than-average conditions, as more days above 90°F routinely occur.

Washington, DC: July Days Over 90 Degrees

Washington, DC: July Days Over 90 Degrees

By mid-century in Washington, DC, the sweltering heat of July 2010 may be thought of as cooler-than-average conditions, as more days above 90°F routinely occur.

Acres Burned in Washington

Acres Burned in Washington

Wildfires in Washington State have increased significantly in recent years, a shift that appears linked to climate change.

Nationwide: August Days over 95 Degrees

Nationwide: August Days over 95 Degrees

Present vs. projected August days over 95 degrees Fahrenheit

Nationwide: August Days over 90 Degrees

Nationwide: August Days over 90 Degrees

Present vs. projected August days over 90 degrees Fahrenheit

Northern Rockies Forest Wildfires

Northern Rockies Forest Wildfires

Number of large wildfires on forested federal lands in the Northern Rockies region, including western Montana.

Northern Rockies Forest Wildfires

Northern Rockies Forest Wildfires

Number of large wildfires on forested federal lands in the Northern Rockies region, including western Montana