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The 10 Most Important U.S. Climate Stories in 2017
Following a year of weather extremes, disasters and policy clashes, we asked our readers to help us pick out the most important climate stories from the U.S. in 2017.
How Smoke From California’s Fires is Harming the Most Vulnerable
As climate change stokes polluting fires, southern California's most vulnerable are being hit the hardest.
Western Wildfires Undermining Progress on Air Pollution
Smoke pollution is leading to serious public health impacts as large wildfires across the American West become more frequent and destructive.
Here’s How Climate Change Could Turn U.S. Real Estate Prices Upside Down
Rising seas and more fierce storm surge could send homebuyers searching for higher ground.
Climate Change Has Influenced Timing of Europe’s Floods
The timing of floods has changed across Europe due to shifts in climate, with some areas seeing earlier floods and some later.
July Was Record Hot for Parts of Alaska and the West
July was record warm for Alaska's northernmost city and the hottest month on record for the globe at Death Valley.
Disaster and Neglect in Louisiana
A special report on the aftermath and science of the worst rainstorm in Louisiana's history.
This is British Columbia’s Second-Worst Wildfire Season. It’s Far From Over
Wildfires are raging across British Columbia. They're the latest sign of climate change in the northern forest.
