Topics Flora & Fauna
More Acres Burned in Large Western Wildfires
As the number of large wildfires increases with climate change, so does the number of acres burned.
Hotter Years, More Large Western Wildfires
Hotter years have brought higher numbers of large western wildfires.
Large Western Wildfires on the Rise
The number of large wildfires is on the rise in the West.
THE BURNING SOLUTION: Prescribed Burns Unevenly Applied Across U.S.
Prescribed burns — an important tool for reducing wildfire risk — are being unevenly applied across the country.
Planting Zones Moving North
Planting zones are shifting north as the climate warms, influencing which plants grow best in your area.
Warming Annual Lows Are Affecting Planting Conditions
Planting conditions depend on the annual minimum temperature. See how those temperatures are trending in your area.
Earlier Springs Heighten Allergy Misery in Tennessee
As global temperatures continue to rise, Knoxville is experiencing earlier springs, ushering in longer allergy seasons. Pollen intensity is increasing, inducing sickening impacts for asthmatics and those vulnerable to hay fever.
A Change in the Air: Earlier Springs Bring Allergies and Asthma to Hard-Hit San Antonio
San Antonio is one of the most challenging cities for spring allergies sufferers, and rising temperatures are making it worse.
