A Shift in What’s Shaping U.S. Landscapes
Wild disturbances are on the rise, while land disturbed by human activity has been decreasing.
Extreme January Cold
Following a significant winter storm, frigid temperatures lingered in late January 2026 across a vast swath of the U.S.
Fires on the Rise in the Far North
Satellite-based maps show northern wildland fires becoming more frequent and widespread as temperatures rise and lightning reaches higher latitudes.