Western U.S. Faces ‘Extreme’ Wildfire Risk Now and Later
Wildfire season is off to a fast start in the Southwest, and dry summer anticipated may bring above average fire activity.… Read More
After Dry ‘Rainy Season,’ Calif. Faces High Wildfire Risks
Large parts of southern and central California are likely to see more wildfires than normal, particularly later this summer.… Read More
Avalanches Taking Toll; Foreshadowing the Future?
Less snow and a thinner snowpack has heightened the risk of avalanches in the Western U.S., with 20 deaths so far. … Read More
Climate Change Tempers Good News About Colorado River Basin Water Supply
In the short run, there is good news about Colorado River Basin water supplies, but climate change and increasing water demand point to long-term problems.… Read More
Southwest Wildfires and Global Warming, Explained
Fueled by drought conditions, the 2011 wildfire season is off to an explosive start. Is this a preview of what's to come with global warming?… Read More
Weeds From Hell in a Greenhouse World
A new study shows that yellow starthistle, a highly invasive grassland weed, is likely to thrive in a world enriched by greenhouse gases.… Read More
Public Lands Ripe for Renewable Energy Development, Report Says
The Obama administration is speeding up efforts to tap the renewable energy potential of public land across the U.S.… Read More
Building to the Future
In Colorado, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory has built one of the most energy efficient office buildings in the world.… Read More
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