Ocean and Cascades to Dampen Heat Waves?

A new study suggests that although heat waves will be more common as the planet warms, the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade mountains could play a buffering role here in the Northwest.

Climate Change and Wildfires

Climate change accounts for a doubling of area burned in the US West, according to new study.

Fewer Freezing Days

Climate change is bringing fewer days below freezing to North America, study suggests.

Record Low Snowpack

The year 2015 saw record low snowpack in Western US, study finds.

Warming Impairs Douglas Firs

Douglas firs grow less during warm summers, not good news in a warming climate.

Emotion, Motivation, and Mitigation

Positive messages about climate change might not lead people to lower their carbon footprints, study finds.