Record Heat—and Reason to Hope 🔥 Surrounded by golden light, a mule deer in the grasslands of Montana is one of hundreds of species impacted by fire, drought and heat now plaguing the U.S. West. The cover story in this issue continues that tradition by taking a clear-eyed look at the record drought, heat and fire devastating much of the U.S. West, with dire consequences for people and wildlife (Burning Up). Only by understanding such problems can we forge solutions—which is the mission of the National Wildlife Federation. Read more of the National Wildlife August-September Issue 📲 (link in bio)