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In West, September Brought Record Heat and Dry Weather
Heat and dry weather records were set across the West in September, including at Death Valley, Calif.
Ongoing Heat Wave in U.S. Rivals Events of Dust Bowl Era
Thousands of temperature records have fallen during one of the worst heat waves since the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s.
Western Wildfires: Is It Time To Settle Some Debts?
Researchers suggest that the increasingly hot and dry Western U.S. is just beginning to pay off a "fire deficit."
Heat Wave Adds to Wildfire Woes, Expands East
After aggravating the West's destructive wildfires, record heat will engulf much of the country this week.
Sea Level Rise Will Hit Calif. Harder than Rest of West
By 2030, sea levels on most of California’s coast will be 5 inches higher than 10 years ago. By 2100, it will be 3 feet higher.
Wildfires in Western U.S. to Increase with Climate Change
Under projected models of a warming planet, fire frequency could increase in the U.S. within 30 years.
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.
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.
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