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Incendios, inundaciones y calor récord: el verano boreal de desastres acumulados
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 20, 2026
· 7 min read
Por Andrew Freedman, CNN Ponerse la propia mascarilla antes de ayudar a los demás se suponía que solo era una instrucción de seguridad en un avión, pero se ha aplicado a la vida cotidiana en el corredor urbano de la ciudad de Washington a Boston donde, por segunda vez en cuatro años, el humo de l...
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Key takeaway En un momento de la semana pasada, al menos 120 millones de estadounidenses, desde Minnesota hasta Massachusetts, estaban bajo alertas de calidad del aire debido al humo de los incendios forestales.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans may feel removed from the wildfires and poor air quality affecting the northeastern United States, but the reality of climate change is already being felt in our own community. Rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns are altering the landscape of the Chihuahuan Desert, which surrounds our city. As the region experiences more frequent and severe heatwaves, the risk of wildfires in our own backyard increases. Furthermore, the city's proximity to the Rio Grande means that flooding is also a concern, as altered weather patterns can lead to more intense and unpredictable storms. As the effects of climate change become more pronounced, El Paso must prioritize preparedness and mitigation strategies to protect its residents and infrastructure from these growing threats. By learning from the experiences of other cities and investing in climate resilience, El Paso can reduce its vulnerability to the impacts of a changing climate.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? Por Andrew Freedman, CNN Ponerse la propia mascarilla antes de ayudar a los demás se suponía que solo era una instrucción de seguridad en un avión, pero se ha aplicado a la vida cotidiana en el corredor urbano de la ciudad de Washington a Boston donde, por segunda vez en cuatro años, el humo de l...
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