Megadrought in the US south-west
A series exploring the impact of megadrought on the communities and environments of the US south-west.
‘The US dammed us up’: how drought is threatening Navajo ties to ancestral lands
As climate crisis chokes Arizona, tribal regions often lack natural resources and are most vulnerable to the impacts of drought
The end of a way of life? Ranchers struggle to survive the south-west’s megadrought
Farmers are being forced to sell off parts of herds and seeing cows perish as drought conditions worsen. Some worry is this is the end of the road for ranching in the region
For Mormons, a perfect lawn is a godly act. But the drought is catching up with them
Heavily subsidized water ‘made the desert bloom’ but the tradition is now driving Utah dry
Megadrought in the American south-west: a climate disaster unseen in 1,200 years
It’s the thirstiest crop in the US south-west. Will the drought put alfalfa farmers out of business?
Tourism is sucking Utah dry. Now it faces a choice - growth or survival?
Booming expansion to meet the demands of thousands of visitors every year is squeezing dwindling water supply
