Climate change in Montana

Köppen climate types in Montana.

Climate change is negatively impacting the US state of Montana. Climate change in Montana is causing common heat waves, earlier snow melts in the spring, and a high amount of dying trees due to droughts and forest fires. After a few decades, climate change in Montana will most likely impact water availability, agricultural yields, and cause higher risks for wildfires.[1] State and local governments in Montana have implemented legislative measures to address climate change, including adopting renewable energy portfolios and developing climate action plans.

  1. ^ United States, EPA. (2016). What Climate Change Means for Montana. Retrieved from: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-09/documents/climate-change-mt.pdf

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