How this course survives in one of the hottest spots on earth
Although the area already suffers from extreme heat and prolonged drought, increased wildfire risk, and reduced water availability, climate change impacts magnify the challenges being faced. According to the Associated Press, Death Valley’s average temperature has risen by 4°F during the last century, and a study released by UCLA in 2021 found that the region could become uninhabitable by the end of the century. Yet, Furnace Creek Golf Course perseveres.