Expanding Global Megadroughts Threaten Agriculture and Water Supply

By Douglas McIntyre  •  February 18, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the expanding global megadrought crisis. The Southwestern U.S. is facing a 1,200-year drought, while Chile and Argentina are experiencing similar devastating dry spells. These massive droughts, some as large as entire U.S. states, are wiping out agriculture, worsening water shortages, and accelerating climate risks worldwide.

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