Study: Future snowmelt in West twice as early as expected; threatens ecosystems and water reserves

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 15:42 in Earth & Climate

According to a new study, global warming could lead to larger changes in snowmelt in the western United States than was previously thought, possibly increasing wildfire risk and creating new water management challenges for agriculture, ecosystems and urban populations.

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