western U.S.
Coverage of western U.S. in the Nexus archive.
- Farmers along Colorado River face more water shortages
Farmers along the Colorado River are experiencing increased water shortages due to a dry winter and reduced snowpack, exacerbating a drought affecting seven U.S. states and Mexico. Climate change is accelerating the drought's impact on agricultural plans in Colorado, as reported by science correspondent Miles O'Brien in the Tipping Point series.
- Thousands forced to evacuate in Colorado as wildfire spreads
The Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed homes. It is one of approximately 40 wildfires currently burning across the western US.
- What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4
Cities and states in the western U.S. are restricting fireworks due to ongoing wildfires as the nation prepares for a major Fourth of July celebration.
- July 4th fireworks: What to know about wildfire risk
Wildfires are currently active in the Western U.S., prompting cities and states to restrict fireworks as the nation prepares for a major Fourth of July celebration.
- July 4th fireworks: What to know about wildfire risk
Cities and states in the Western U.S. are restricting fireworks due to ongoing wildfires as the nation prepares for a major Fourth of July celebration. The increased wildfire risk has led to measures aimed at preventing fire-related incidents during the holiday.
- July 4th fireworks: What to know about wildfire risk
Wildfires in the Western U.S. have prompted cities and states to restrict fireworks as the nation prepares for a major Fourth of July celebration. The restrictions aim to mitigate wildfire risks during a period of heightened public activity.
- High winds and heat fuel Utah's out-of-control wildfires
High winds and heat have fueled out-of-control wildfires in Utah, prompting a state of emergency. Major wildfires burned across the western U.S. this weekend, with Utah declaring emergency measures due to scorching heat exacerbating the flames. Adam Yamaguchi and Andrew Kozak provided reporting and forecasting.
- Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
The largest fire in the United States has marched through thousands of acres of tinder-dry forest in Utah, fueled by conditions described as unprecedented. Dangerous weather is hampering firefighters and leading to fireworks bans in the western US.
- 6/21: CBS Weekend News
Trump threatens new attacks as U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet. At least 70 major fires are burning in the western U.S.
- 6/21: CBS Weekend News
Trump threatens new attacks as U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet. At least 70 major fires are burning in the western U.S.
- At least 70 major fires burning in western U.S.
At least 70 major fires are burning in several states across the western U.S., driven by extreme heat and gusty winds. The situation is being reported by Jonathan Vigliotti.
- Trump administration to pay nearly $800mn to scuttle wind projects
The Trump administration will pay nearly $800 million to cancel wind projects, with power developer Invenergy redirecting funds to natural gas and geothermal projects in the western US.