David Boutt, UMass Amherst (from The Conversation) About two-thirds of the U.S. is in some stage of drought in late spring 2026, yet at the same time the country has been seeing more intense downpours. It might seem contradictory, but both are symptoms of rising global temperatures. The reason has to do with the water cycle. Water influences every aspect of our lives through a... The post The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse? appeared first on Strategian: Science Magazine .