Is drought the new normal for the Midwest?

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Is drought the new normal for the Midwest?

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Nov 30, 2022

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In the Midwest and Great Plains, widespread drought has dried up lakes and rivers, ignited wildfires, decimated crop harvests and left cattle with no grass to eat. The ripple effects of this and future droughts will continue to affect our diets, health and economy for generations to come.

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Is drought the new normal for the Midwest?

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