Issues: Global Warming

Global Warming in the West
In-depth information on the current and future impacts of global warming on the western United States.

Recent scientific research indicates that global warming will have profound economic, hydrologic and environmental impacts on the American West. Agriculture, wildlife, the recreation industry and public health will all suffer from decreasing water supplies, less hydropower and more wildfires and flooding. These effects can be mitigated, however, by putting global warming solutions to work today. Cleaner vehicles and cleaner energy will help cut harmful global warming emissions and reduce the negative impacts of global warming on the U.S. West.

Current Science on Global Warming and Western Water
December 2004
 This roundup of recent studies illustrates the connection between global warming and water shortages in the western United States.

How the West Will Warm
December 2004
 This fact sheet outlines how unchecked global warming will hurt the water supply, economy and environment in the American West, and proposes solutions to mitigate these effects.

last revised 12.9.04

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