Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Abrupt Climate Shifts May Come Sooner, Not Later

The United States could suffer the effects of abrupt climate changes within decades—sooner than some previously thought--says a new government report.

Percent of area affected by drought in the western United States over time. Examples of “mega-droughts” are indicated by the red arrows. The modern era is highlighted in yellow for comparison.

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