In the desert Southwest, an immense amount of tinder sits on top of a drier landscape in a climate that’s warmer than at any time in the past 1,000 years, scientists believe. Last year’s Silver Fire in the Gila National Forest illustrates a shift that’s already taking place to new ecosystems people living today haven’t seen before.
Author: Heath Haussamen
ABOUT ME: I’ve been working to strengthen journalism in New Mexico throughout my career. I’ve started two news organizations — the nationally recognized state politics news website NMPolitics.net and, more recently, the award-winning New Mexico In Depth. I’ve worked for newspapers and nonprofits over more than 25 years. Click here to read more.
Heath Haussamen
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