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Climate Change Worsening Colorado River Droughts
Tens of millions of Americans are losing water because of warming's effects on Colorado River.
Shift to Dry Years May Bring More Drought to California
Persistent high pressure ridges like those during California's driest years are becoming more common.
How a Monster El Niño Transforms the World’s Weather
An exceptionally strong El Niño has tampered with the world’s weather, bringing drought, floods and heat waves.
As U.S. Coastal Cities Swell, Rising Seas Threaten Millions
The combination of coastal population growth and sea level rise could flood millions of homes by 2100.
Winter Tops Charts As Warmest on Record For U.S.
Winter was the warmest on record for the contiguous U.S., following a record-warm autumn.
Mud Shortage Eroding California’s Climate Defenses
As California scrambles to restore marshes to protect against floods, it's confronting a mud shortage.
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.
Climate Change Is Leaving Native Plants Behind
Animals and weeds are bounding up California's warming hills, while native plants are stuck in place.
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