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flag Climate change is making droughts in the Mountain West and Southwest longer and more severe, threatening water, food, and health.

flag A new study finds rising temperatures are making droughts in the Mountain West and Southwest more severe and longer-lasting, with droughts now taking up to four months longer to end and lasting over a year on average. flag Researchers link the trend to climate change from greenhouse gas emissions, which increase evaporation and reduce soil moisture. flag The extended dry conditions are shrinking rivers, harming farmland, and boosting wildfire risks. flag Scientists warn of heightened dangers to water supplies, agriculture, and public health, especially as hot droughts now persist through the night. flag The research, conducted by the Mountain West News Bureau, a network of public media stations, highlights the urgent need for improved water conservation and adaptation strategies.

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