Climate change is increasing the chances of a California 'megaflood,' experts warn
NBCMAR 16 2022
The US is one of many nations that are struggling with the effects of a long-lasting dry spell. Drought frequency and duration have risen by almost a third globally since 2000, and unless something is done, the climate crisis that's causing water stress across the world could affect more than 75% of humanity by 2050.
It's easy to dismiss extreme weather events as a consequence of climate change, but in reality weather events are usually influenced by a myriad of factors that have nothing to do with it. More research is needed before we can establish any direct causal link between the current situation and climate change.