Dry as a (climate change) bone: New U.S. Hotspots Highlight Drought Threat

Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the widespread drought affecting nearly 80% of the United States, with unexpected regions like southern New Jersey, Massachusetts and mountain areas like Montana and Colorado experiencing extreme dryness. He emphasizes the challenges in forecasting droughts due to shifting storm patterns, which complicates planning for affected areas.


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