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Southwest Wildfires and Global Warming, Explained
Fueled by drought conditions, the 2011 wildfire season is off to an explosive start. Is this a preview of what's to come with global warming?
Weeds From Hell in a Greenhouse World
A new study shows that yellow starthistle, a highly invasive grassland weed, is likely to thrive in a world enriched by greenhouse gases.
Public Lands Ripe for Renewable Energy Development, Report Says
The Obama administration is speeding up efforts to tap the renewable energy potential of public land across the U.S.
Building to the Future
In Colorado, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory has built one of the most energy efficient office buildings in the world.
Rising Seas On Tap for the West Coast?
After a thirty-year hiatus, the West Coast from California to Washington may be about to experience sea-level rise once more.
Fossil Fuel Expansion Continues with New Coal Mining, Offshore Drilling
While pushing for clean energy development, the Obama administration is also presiding over an expansion of domestic fossil fuel production.
The Great Water Heist
Desert dust blown onto the West’s mountains causes snow to melt prematurely, costing the Colorado River five percent of its annual flow.
Running Toward Empty?: Part Two
Climate research offers little reason to believe that the snowy start to the year in the Colorado Basin is a harbinger of wetter times to come.
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