Why West Texas Faces Brutal

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis, discusses the dire situation in West Texas, which is suffering from “exceptional drought,” the most severe type. With farming, water access, and job opportunities all but impossible, the area has become nearly uninhabitable. While severe droughts affect other regions globally, such as Somalia, West Texas represents one of the most critical examples within the United States. Its future as a livable area remains uncertain.