The Drying U.S. West

A serious drought has flared up across half of the United States—a familiar story for the past two decades.

Published Dec 11, 2020

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California Heatwave Fits a Trend

A new study shows heatwaves in Southern California have increased in frequency, duration, and intensity over recent decades.

Published Sep 10, 2020

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Extreme Heat in Death Valley

NASA’s ECOSTRESS instrument observed extreme early morning temperatures in the desert of California and Nevada.

Published Aug 20, 2020

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A Third of the U.S. Faces Drought

The failure of the summer monsoon and other moisture carrying systems has parched more than 90 percent of some states.

Published Aug 13, 2020

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