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2025: Record Heat Erases Winter Memories and Biodiversity

12/31/2025

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Story summary

In 2025, the United States faced record heat and severe climate impacts.
Heath Breneman, Pacific Northwest parent, laments rising temperatures erase his children's winter memories.
Maria Martin, Appalachian Trail hiker, in 2025 finds dried streams and water scarcity.
Ky Gress, Sacramento resident, faces a shrinking growing season and crop losses in 2025.
Tim Goncharoff, environmental observer, notes biodiversity decline yet remains hopeful and urges action to limit further damage.

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Story summary

In 2025, the United States faced record heat and severe climate impacts.
Heath Breneman, Pacific Northwest parent, laments rising temperatures erase his children's winter memories.
Maria Martin, Appalachian Trail hiker, in 2025 finds dried streams and water scarcity.
Ky Gress, Sacramento resident, faces a shrinking growing season and crop losses in 2025.
Tim Goncharoff, environmental observer, notes biodiversity decline yet remains hopeful and urges action to limit further damage.