New Study Suggests Major Climate Reports May Be Underestimating Drought Risks

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By By Bob BerwynSep 18, 2024, 12:37 pm158 pts
North America and Southern Africa, in particular, may endure longer dry spells than water managers expect, but research shows rising emissions magnifying both wet and dry extremes. By Bob Berwyn Droughts in the coming decades could be longer than projected by current climate models, a new study published…

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