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Why Big, Intense Wildfires Are the New Normal
2013-08-28 16:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
National Geographic: The large wildfire burning in and around Yosemite National Park has already consumed more than 184,000 acres, and shows no signs of slowing down. The blaze, which has been dubbed "Rim Fire," is now the largest fire in the Sierra Nevada mountain range and one of the largest in California's history. elated: "With Rim Fire Near, a Look at Yosemite's History With Fire.") The Rim Fire is one of more than 30 blazes currently churning across the West. And a combination of higher temperatures, untamed...
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