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Why, I wonder, does the article talk about a massive drought if that is not a factor?
by jimnotgym 5y ago
Why, I wonder, does the article talk about a massive drought if that is not a factor?
- banannaise 5y agoIt's only a "massive drought" in comparison to excessively rosy projections. Unfortunately, that's the default position, and a lot of material simply runs with it.
- titzer 5y agohttps://www.drought.gov/current-conditions https://www.drought.gov/current-conditions
- margalabargala 5y agoYes indeed- everyone agrees that based on current definitions of drought, large areas are in drought. The argument being made here is that rather than some current conditions being considered "drought" compared to what's "normal", current conditions ought be considered "normal", as the current definition of "normal" does not accurately reflect what is in fact normal for some of these areas.