however, this is exactly what climate scientists have predicted for california since at least the 1980s: protracted periods of warm, dry conditions punctuated by intense wet spells, with more rain and less snow, causing both drought and floods.
however, this is exactly what climate scientists have predicted for california since at least the 1980s: protracted periods of warm, dry conditions punctuated by intense wet spells, with more rain and less snow, causing both drought and floods.
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there is also evidence that global warming is leading to increased precipitation to the eastern portions of north america, while droughts are becoming more frequent in the tropics and subtropics.