By — Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/before-and-after-images-of-the-southwest-drought-from-space Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Before and After: Images of the Southwest Drought From Space Science Mar 23, 2012 2:33 PM EDT This week, the NewsHour is looking at water shortages in Texas as part of our new series, Coping with Climate Change. Watch our story from Texas and see all of our posts here. The severe drought in Texas peaked in the summer of 2011, leaving damage that could be seen from space. Satellite images from the United States Geological Survey and aerial photos show just how drastically the drought has altered the landscape of Texas and the American Southwest over time, from dried up lakes to dead trees. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy @rebeccajacobson
This week, the NewsHour is looking at water shortages in Texas as part of our new series, Coping with Climate Change. Watch our story from Texas and see all of our posts here. The severe drought in Texas peaked in the summer of 2011, leaving damage that could be seen from space. Satellite images from the United States Geological Survey and aerial photos show just how drastically the drought has altered the landscape of Texas and the American Southwest over time, from dried up lakes to dead trees. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now