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theconversation.comscience64 days ago
Southeast Drought Eases After April 2026 Peak, With Georgia Seeing First Fire-Free Day Since December
More than 60% of the lower 48 states saw moderate drought or worse last month, with the Southeast experiencing its highest April coverage of severe to exceptional drought since 2000. Record dry conditions from September 2025 through March 2026 in Georgia, North Carolina and South…
Nbc Newsworld81 days ago
Wildfires Burn Across Southeast U.S., Destroying Homes and Prompting Evacuations
Wildfires in Georgia and Florida have destroyed more than 50 homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate. Dry conditions and strong winds have fueled the rapid spread of the fires, with smoke affecting air quality in multiple states. Officials have issued burn bans and dec…