UN Report Warns of Widespread Land Drying Due to Climate Change
Three-quarters of Earth's land areas have become drier over the past 30 years, posing severe threats to ecosystems, agriculture, and billions of people worldwide.
- The UNCCD study reveals that 75% of Earth's land has experienced long-term drying trends over the past three decades.
- Approximately 7.6% of global land has shifted from humid to arid conditions, with Europe, parts of the U.S., Brazil, East Asia, and Central Africa heavily affected.
- The report identifies human-induced climate change, driven by greenhouse gas emissions, as the primary cause of intensifying dryness.
- Key agricultural regions, such as the Mediterranean, face significant risks to food production due to worsening soil conditions.
- The report recommends drought monitoring, sustainable land use practices, and technologies like rainwater harvesting and targeted irrigation to mitigate impacts.
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