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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.
As Temperatures Rise in Tucson, so Do Concerns over Health Risks Linked to Higher Ozone Levels
Ozone levels in Tucson and other Arizona urban areas are increasing as temperatures hit record or near-record levels every year with growing scientific consensus that continued increasing temperatures will make future ozone levels, and, in effect, health risks worse.
National Trends of 1”, 2”, and 3” Rain Events
As the climate has warmed, here’s how extreme rainfall has changed in the U.S.
Trends for Your Area’s Rainiest Day of the Year
Climate change has made the year’s heaviest rainstorm even heavier. See the change in your area.
POURING IT ON: How Climate Change Intensifies Heavy Rain Events
Climate change is making the wettest days wetter, heightening flood risks.
