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Western U.S. Droughts Caused by Humans

Well it seems we only have ourselves to blame . . . Charles

thomko_logo_image.jpgWater shortages in the western U.S. are not likely to wane any time soon, according to new research that finds human activities are responsible for recent droughts.

60% of the changes in river flow, snowpack, and winter temperatures from 1950 to 1999 were caused by human activities, such as driving, that produce greenhouse gases.

Read full article at Environmental Science & Technology

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