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    Climate change in Washington

    Climate change is affecting locations like Washington in a variety of ways. In fall, these impacts include drought that affects agriculture, increased cooling demand, and more frequent fire weather.

    Explore these pages to learn how people in Washington are at risk in a warming world.


    Washington's climate threats in include:

    Explore some ways climate change is affecting Washington in fall

    Stress to crops

    Drought worsens crop damages from heat, and drier heat waves may cut global corn and soybean yields.

    Higher cooling demand for schools

    Hotter summers and longer warm seasons make cooling schools a growing challenge.

    More fire weather

    Wildfire seasons are lengthening and intensifying.

    Impacts to food prices

    Extreme events fueled by climate change can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt supply chains.

    More graphics about Washington and climate change

    Browse climate-related graphics for all seasons localized for Washington, available for download and use consistent with our Terms of use.

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