Autumn is on the Move
If it seems like autumn leaves are taking longer to change color, you’re not imagining things. Over the past 25 years, the onset of autumn has shifted.
Pollen Searches are on the Rise
Online searches for the word “pollen†have gone through the roof this spring, and if you know anyone with seasonal allergies (and who doesn't?) this isn’t surprising.
Spring Comes Early Across the U.S.
The Lower 48 as a whole had an average shift of “first leaf†from March 20 (1951-1980 average) to March 17 now (1981-2010 average) – approximately 3 days earlier.
Plants and Climate Change
A visual look at six plant species that are already being affected by climate change.
Wildfires in the West
In 2006, wildfires burned seven million acres in the West, the equivalent area of five of the country's largest national parks.
In Nevada, Fires Follow Rain
In a desert state like Nevada, heavy rains promote plant growth but can lead to more wildfires.
In Montana, Fires Follow Drought
In a forested state like Montana, hotter and drier years leave forests more susceptible to large wildfires.
Can Rain Cause More Fire?
Volatile precipitation patterns, with heavy rains followed by drought, can lead to ideal conditions for wildfires in some states.
