Northeast Droughts Drop 59% Since 1980, Study Finds
A Dartmouth study just flipped the script on climate fears in the Northeast. Droughts have become 59% less frequent and 19% less intense since 1980, despite predictions they'd worsen.
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Scientists Solve Why Droughts Don't Hit the Whole Planet
New research reveals that ocean temperature patterns naturally prevent droughts from spreading globally at once, offering hope for smarter food security planning. The discovery shows nature has a built-in buffer against worldwide crop failures.