In today’s deep dive, in the midst of climate change, figuring out what’s drought or just the new normal can be difficult. Climatologists are working to define what makes a drought.

217 Today: Drought means ‘drier than normal.’ How will climatologists define drought if the new normal is dry?

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217 Today: Drought means ‘drier than normal.’ How will climatologists define drought if the new normal is dry?

217 Today: Drought means ‘drier than normal.’ How will climatologists define drought if the new normal is dry?