Drought and Record Heat in the West - The Climate Change Connection

As intense drought and record heat make their way across the Western U.S., the deep and devastating impacts of this extreme weather are clear — electric utilities are asking consumers to ration power and water, farmers are scrambling to sell or save their produce, and officials are making plans to keep their communities safe and cool.

Source: News from the National Academies - June 18, 2021 Category: Science Source Type: news