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Scientists uncover future drought patterns and their impacts on global water resources

A new study projects that under the highest-emission scenario, 62 percent of the world’s land area could face more frequent and severe multi-year droughts, highlighting urgent challenges for global water resource management.
Biden-Harris Administration awards $4.9 million to advance drought monitoring and prediction in the West through the Investing in America agenda
Biden-harris administration awards $4.9 to advance drought monitoring and prediction in u.s. west through the investing in america agenda
ERA5 dataset proven most accurate for U.S. temperature predictions
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