New York Times: Texas has endured its worst one-year drought in recorded history. And the hottest July. August is on course to be hotter still, setting another record.
As the drought persists, trees across Texas are dying, including some pecan trees in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.
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So, is this the result of climate change?
Scientists hedge, particularly......
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United States: Assessing Climate Change in a Drought-Stricken State
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on August 26th, 2011
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