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The fastest population growth in the West's wildland-urban interface is in areas most vulnerable to wildfires

The fastest population growth in the West's wildland-urban interface is in areas most vulnerable to wildfires

A new study maps vegetation’s fire risk across the West and shows where population in the highest-risk areas from California to Texas is booming.
Trump jumps into Western water wars ahead of midterms
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Trump jumps into Western water wars ahead of midterms

It’s unclear how much more the Trump administration can do to affect the amount of water delivered to constituents.
Satellite imagery reveals a shocking blanket of thick smoke smothering huge portions of California and Oregon
blogs.discovermagazine.com

Satellite imagery reveals a shocking blanket of thick smoke smothering huge portions of California and Oregon

The smoke has drifted far afield, all the way to Colorado, Texas and beyond
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