Thursday Top of the Scroll: A “forever” drought takes shape in the West
The Southwest U.S. is mired in an ever-worsening drought, one that has left deer starving in Hawaii, turned parts of the Rio Grande into a wading pool, and set a record in Colorado for the most days of “exceptional drought.” Why it matters: These conditions may be the new normal rather than an exception, water experts say, as climate change runs its course. And worsening drought will intensify political and legal battles over water — with dire consequences for poor communities.
Related articles:
- Sierra Sun-Times: California and National Drought Summary for January 12, 2021
- East Bay Times: Drought taking toll on Piedmont’s trees, parks panel told
- LA Times: Warm, dry conditions will elevate fire danger in Southland, forecasters say
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: 2020 was Earth’s 2nd-hottest year, just behind 2016
- NRDC blog: Shattering records, climate disasters fueled misery in 2020