Explore the projected effects of climate change on Arizona

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010

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INTRODUCTION:
As climate warms, Arizona's deserts, forests, cities face uncertain futures

PART ONE: THE DESERT
Arizona without saguaros? Drought, plant invaders pose threats

PART TWO: THE FOREST
From pines to prairie: Arizona's forests susceptible to fire, beetles

PART THREE: THE PEOPLE
Rising temperatures threaten cities' air quality along with water supply

MULTIMEDIA
An interactive graphic allows you to explore the projected effects of climate change on Arizona

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