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100 Percent Of California Now In Drought

Source: United States Drought Monitor
Source: United States Drought Monitor

This week, the U.S. Drought Monitor declared that 100 percent of California is experiencing moderate to exceptional drought.

Richard Heim, a meteorologist with the National Climatic Data Center, joins Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson to discuss which parts of the state are most affected and what steps are being taken to deal with it.

Guest

  • Richard Heim, a meteorologist with the National Climatic Data Center.

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