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Already feeling the heat

U.S. report acknowledges widespread climate effects

By Susan Milius

- More than 2 years ago

The United States is already feeling the effects of climate change that’s mostly caused by humans, says a long-awaited U.S. summary of climate science released May 29.

FAST BUT FRAGILE Grain crops will likely grow through their life cycles faster, but higher temperatures will raise the chances of crop failures. USDA

WILDER FIRES As temperatures warm, wildfires will very likely intensify.