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Feds to break firefighting budget due to climate change

2014-05-02 15:55:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Hill: The Department of Interior and the U.S. Forest Service expect to spend $1.8 billion to fight wildfires this season, $470 million more than Congress provided, the agencies said Thursday, blaming climate change for the increased costs. The agencies said climate change is causing longer and more intense wildfire seasons. President Obamas budget request and some proposed bills would alleviate the shortfall by giving them more flexibility to move funds, they said, urging lawmakers to act. While our...

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