Dr. Erica Siirila-Woodburn

research scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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A research scientist and professional skier react to a new report projecting snowless winter seasons in the Western U.S. in the not-so-distant future.

The West faces a no-snow future. New report sparks flurry of action

A research scientist and professional skier react to a new report projecting snowless winter seasons in the Western U.S. in the not-so-distant future.

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