Series Looks at Drought, How Texans Are Coping
The PBS NewsHour has produced a series examining how American communities across the country are coping with climate change. The series, in partnership with StateImpact Texas, takes a look at the very different approaches taken by two drought-stricken Texas towns. It also explores the challenges created by drought, hot temperatures and massive wildfires. Below are videos from the series. And click here for a before-and-after interactive map of the the Texas drought.
Two Texas Towns Run Out of Water:
In Drought-Stricken Texas, the Hunt for Water Heads Deep Underground:
Rainwater Harvesting is One Man's Solution to the Drought:

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Fort Martin Scott Museum Association via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Jacob Kuechler discovered a cycle of drought by examining the rings of trees cut at Fort Martin Scott. This “Father of Texas Dendrology” also trained Union Loyal troops at the fort which the neo-confederate Former Texas Rangers Foundation [plans to bulldoze and build on. This is YOUR fort help us save it!