extreme weather

Western U.S. Faces Worsening Wildfires

Apr 21, 2014
Drought and warmth are expected to mark winters in the Western U.S., researchers say, while abnormally cold weather will make the East and Southeast unusually wintry.
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Climate Change to Cut Global Food Production, Increase Water Demand

Nov 3, 2013
Scientists and other experts are now taking an even dimmer view of the effects of global warming, and believe it will decrease worldwide food production even as demand from an expanding population increases. At the same time, climate change will increase the competition for potable water. And some changes are already occurring.