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‘Megadrought’ in the West could become worst drought in history, 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.”
“The study looked at nine states in the western U.S.: Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico, according to a map from Science,” by Maddie Capron, The Olympian. Read more
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