Severe Drought Raises Wildfire Risk in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that severe drought conditions are persisting in western Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. These dry conditions are increasing the risk of wildfires, which have already broken records this season. McIntyre warns of further environmental and economic disruptions if the drought continues, especially with no rain forecasted in the near term.
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