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Washington’s ‘Wet Drought’ Gets Worse
The "wet drought" plaguing Washington has prompted a statewide emergency declaration.
Maps Show El Niño Won’t Help the West’s Water Woes
Two maps illustrate why the spring arrival of El Niño will not bring relief for the West's drought woes.
How Did Your City Fare This Winter?
The hot West, cold East divide continued for a second winter, but heat was the bigger story this year.
Seventeen U.S. Cities on Track for Hottest Year
Seventeen major U.S. cities are on track for their hottest year on record but none are headed for record cold.
Washington State Offers Ambitious Cap-and-Trade Plan
Washington's governor has proposed a sophisticated and broad carbon cap-and-trade program.
Tipping Point Nears for ‘Emerging Flooding Crisis’
Coastal flooding is likely to become a much more regular occurrence by mid-century as sea levels rise.
Extreme Halloween: Ghoulish Weather Records
Happy Halloween! Here's a look at Halloween climate extremes for cities across the country.
Pacific Northwest Warming May Have Natural Roots
Natural variations might be behind much of the warming in and around the Pacific Northwest.
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