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Climate change is happening in Idaho. What stories do you want us to report?

Smoke from the Elk Fire in August 2013, as seen from an incident command site near Pine.
Smoke from the Elk Fire in August 2013, as seen from an incident command site near Pine.

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Idaho’s Changing Climate

Idaho is changing around us through drought, wildfires, record-breaking weather and more. Join us as Idaho Statesman reporters investigate the impact of climate change on our beautiful state.

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This summer has had the most days at or over 100 degrees in recorded Boise history. 2021 was the hottest summer on record. The state’s snowpack has declined significantly. Wildfires are worsening.

Climate change is affecting Idaho, and scientists predict its effects will only increase in the coming years.

The Idaho Statesman is launching a project on climate change in Idaho, and we want to hear from you.

What questions would you like us to answer, and what are your concerns?

What stories about climate change do you want to read?

Fill out this survey to help us focus our work, and tell us how our reporting can best serve you.

This story was originally published August 29, 2022 at 10:47 AM.

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Idaho’s Changing Climate

Idaho is changing around us through drought, wildfires, record-breaking weather and more. Join us as Idaho Statesman reporters investigate the impact of climate change on our beautiful state.