Without doubt, climate change is causing drought and presenting the risk of severe drought throughout the Southwest and Central Plains. The rising temperatures and decrease in the amount of rainfall could be worse than any drought seen in the past 1,000 years. The Dust Bowl the occured in the '30's was nothing compared to the drought that took place in the Southwest from 1100-1300. According to Lisa Graumlich, head of Washington's College of the Environment, says that the Dust Bowl was nothing compared to the drought that occurred in the 1100's. The prejected drought could be worse than both the Dust Bowl and the 1100's drought and would affect at least 17 states.
From 1950-2000, the risk of a drought that would last more than a decade was less than 10%. Today, that number is 80%, which should be an eye-opener for anyone with a brain. This drought would affect almost half of the U.S. and would cause chaos. The first thing that needs to be done is to deal with the biggest problem first, which is the cause of climate change. After that, water use needs to be taken into account. The entire region that is going to be affected by this drought is known for farming, so that means many people may not be able to support their family and run their business.
From 1950-2000, the risk of a drought that would last more than a decade was less than 10%. Today, that number is 80%, which should be an eye-opener for anyone with a brain. This drought would affect almost half of the U.S. and would cause chaos. The first thing that needs to be done is to deal with the biggest problem first, which is the cause of climate change. After that, water use needs to be taken into account. The entire region that is going to be affected by this drought is known for farming, so that means many people may not be able to support their family and run their business.