Articles for tag: ClimateChange, drought, Heatwaves, SouthwestUSA, WaterCrisis

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How Record-Breaking Heat Is Changing Life in the American Southwest

Suhail Ahmed

  The hottest story in the Southwest is no longer just the midday sun – it’s the long tail of heat that now stretches deep into the night, into fall, and into daily routines. Across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and parts of California, record temperatures have become less headline and more background noise, reshaping health ...

How Drought Is Shaping the Future of the Western U.S.—From Crops to Cities

How Drought Is Shaping the Future of the Western U.S.—From Crops to Cities

Annette Uy

The Western United States is no stranger to the challenges of drought. With arid landscapes and rapidly depleting water sources, the region is witnessing a transformation that affects everything from agriculture to urban living. But how exactly is this scarcity of water shaping the future of these areas? The answers might surprise you. This article ...