‘Megadrought’ could hit western U.S., scientists say
The western United States and northern parts of Mexico could experience a record-breaking megadrought, according to the Earth Institute at Columbia University. “A new study says the time has arrived: a megadrought as bad or worse than anything even from known prehistory is very likely in progress, and warming climate is playing a key role,” the Earth Institute said.
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