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Southwestern U.S. Faces Drought Until 2100, Study Warns

7/19/2025

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A study from the University of Texas at Austin warns that the Southwestern U.S. could endure severe droughts lasting until 2100 or longer, driven by global warming. Rising Pacific Ocean temperatures, fueled by greenhouse gas emissions, are disrupting rainfall patterns, leading to critical water shortages and threatening the region's agriculture.

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A study from the University of Texas at Austin warns that the Southwestern U.S. could endure severe droughts lasting until 2100 or longer, driven by global warming. Rising Pacific Ocean temperatures, fueled by greenhouse gas emissions, are disrupting rainfall patterns, leading to critical water shortages and threatening the region's agriculture.