How Exceptional Drought Is Devastating Agriculture in West Texas and New Mexico

By Douglas McIntyre  •  January 31, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses how historic drought conditions in West Texas and New Mexico are devastating agriculture and crippling businesses. With no new water sources and little hope for rain, the U.S. farming industry could face severe economic strain.

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