JULY 23, 2015
Tacoma News Tribune
Don’t be fooled by the cooling relief Western Washington is receiving this week. It’s a mirage.
The reality is that our climate trend is changing, and not in a good way. Signs that something’s amiss have been popping up with uncomfortable regularity in the Pacific Northwest.
Day after day of temperatures over 90 degrees this month break records in Western Washington, resulting in fans and portable air conditioners flying off store shelves.
Firefighters battle a record number of wildfires because of hot, dry conditions. The state spends $35 million to fight wildfires even before the hottest month of August arrives.
Flukes? Sadly, no. Although the region is experiencing cooler temperatures this week — and even a good chance of rain — it’s too little too late.
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