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West Likely to Be Stormier With Climate Change
Extreme rain and snow will hit the West Coast more often as the climate changes, scientists found.
These Paintings Turn Climate Data Into Art
Maine-based artist Jill Pelto is turning hard climate data into haunting watercolor paintings.
The 2015 Wildfire Season Set an Ominous Record
For the first time on record, U.S. wildfires burned more than 10 million acres in a year.
8 Western States Have Warmest Year So Far
Eight western states have recorded their warmest year-to-date through October, and the Lower 48 could see a Top 10.
Large Wildfires Are Now More Common and Destructive
An updated Climate Central analysis shows large wildfires are becoming more common and destructive.
Soaring Temps in Pacific Northwest Shattered Records
An intense heat wave shattered temperature records in the Pacific Northwest, exacerbating the drought.
Will The West Ever Be Able To Live With Fire?
A drought-amped wildfire season will severely test the West's ability to live with an ancient threat.
Texas, Oklahoma Drought ‘All But Over’
Recent torrential rains have nearly wiped out the five-year drought in Texas and Oklahoma.
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