Most of U.S. West Is in Severe Drought as Peak Wildfire Season Looms

A rusted cast iron water main cover in the desert

The American West is experiencing its worst drought on record, bringing new water restrictions, wildfire danger, and anxiety to one of the country’s fastest-growing regions as summer approaches. According to tree-ring records analyzed by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, much of the West has been mired in a drought dating back to… Continue reading Most of U.S. West Is in Severe Drought as Peak Wildfire Season Looms