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Source:
Economist. 7/23/2011, Vol. 399 Issue 8743, p29-29. 1/2p. 1 Map.

Additional Information
- Subject Terms:
  DROUGHTS; CROPS; DROUGHT tolerance; WATER shortages; NATURAL disasters; ECONOMIC impact
- Subject Terms:
  SOUTHERN States; SOUTHWESTERN United States; UNITED States Report Available
- Abstract:
  The article examines a severe drought affecting the U.S. Southern and Southwestern states, especially Texas. Environmental and economic consequences of the drought are discussed such as rising crop prices for agriculture and an increase in wildfires. The possible relationship of the drought to climatic changes is considered. Changes in water supply management are discussed.

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