How severe is the megadrought in the West?

BY PARK WILLIAMS, BEN COOK AND JASON SMERDON, OPINION CONTRIBUTORS —07/23/21 04:15 PM EDT295THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY CONTRIBUTORS ARE THEIR OWN AND NOT THE VIEW OF THE HILLShare to FacebookShare to Twitter

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Summer for many Americans is the time to enjoy being outside. But for much of the United States, this year’s extreme drought, wildfires, smoke and heat waves have made enjoying outdoor activities nearly impossible and continue…