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Oregon Faces 7.5°F Rise: Urgent Climate Action Needed

2/8/2025

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Oregon is feeling the heat, with temperatures climbing over 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the last century. The Seventh Oregon Climate Assessment warns of a staggering 7.5-degree rise in the next 75 years, threatening to diminish snowfall and unleash heavier rains. Embracing forest management could be a vital step in curbing carbon emissions and combating these looming climate challenges.

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Oregon is feeling the heat, with temperatures climbing over 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the last century. The Seventh Oregon Climate Assessment warns of a staggering 7.5-degree rise in the next 75 years, threatening to diminish snowfall and unleash heavier rains. Embracing forest management could be a vital step in curbing carbon emissions and combating these looming climate challenges.