Future Droughts Driven by Heat, Not Rainfall Shortages, Warn Climate Experts

By Douglas McIntyre  •  November 7, 2024

Doug McIntyre discusses a new perspective on droughts, emphasizing that future droughts may stem from intense heat rather than rainfall shortages. Rising global temperatures increase evaporation, drawing moisture out of soil regardless of rainfall, and leaving many areas drier despite regular precipitation. As water evaporates and shifts to other regions, those in turn could experience flooding. This insight challenges traditional drought expectations and highlights the complex effects of climate change on water availability.

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