Climate change is increasing the intensity and size of spruce beetle outbreaks in Alaska, increasing impacts on spruce forests.

As Alaskan glaciers melt more rapidly in a changing climate, the frequency and location of glacial lake outburst floods could change.

Burned areas in Alaskan boreal forests are susceptible to invasion from non-native plant species.

This Adaptation in Action profile highlights the efforts of two communities to adapt to riverbank erosion.

This Adaptation in Action profile highlights work of the Chugach National Forest to reduce hazards posed by spruce beetle outbreaks in Southcentral Alaska.

The risk of large, frequent, and severe rangeland wildfires is increasing as warming temperatures and invasive annual grasses alter rangeland ecosystems.

Rapid warming and changing precipitation patterns in Alaska affect communities, industry, and natural resources.

Climate change can have a variety of negative mental health effects, particularly on vulnerable populations. However, there are ways to increase our resilience.

In Alaska, the risk of large, frequent, and severe wildfires is increasing as rapidly warming temperatures and longer growing seasons alter forest and tundra ecosystems.

A summary of current and expected impacts due to climate change in the Northwest.

Large fires in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington are associated with warm and dry conditions that are likely to increase with climate change.

Feral swine have recently invaded parts of the Northwest by causing harm to plant and animal diversity. They are also highly destructive to croplands, pastures, and livestock.