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Our Year of Extremes: Did Climate Change Just Hit Home? Part 2

Parts of 23 states in the U.S. are already enduring drought. Climate scientists have referred to the drought in the Southwest as a “mega-drought,” and say it is increasing the risk of wildfires potentially putting homeowners and firefighters at additional risk.Apr.07.2014

NBC: Our Year of Extremes, Did Climate Change Just Hit Home?

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  • Our Year of Extremes: Did Climate Change Just Hit Home? Part 2

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  • Our Year of Extremes: Did Climate Change Just Hit Home? Part 3

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  • Our Year of Extremes: Did Climate Change Just Hit Home? Part 4

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  • Our Year of Extremes: Did Climate Change Just Hit Home? Part 5

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  • Our Year of Extremes: Did Climate Change Just Hit Home? Part 6

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