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.
Month: November 2016
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.
