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Rhiannon12866

(243,558 posts) Mon Sep 22, 2025, 04:25 AM Monday

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Why the planet is drying out much faster than before, according to a new study - PBS NewsHour

According to a new study, the planet is drying at an unprecedented pace, presenting a critical threat to humanity. Researchers found that “continental drying is having profound global impacts” that “threaten water availability” across the globe. To learn more, Ali Rogin speaks with ProPublica climate investigations editor Abrahm Lustgarten for our series, Tipping Point. - Aired on 09/21/2025.

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Why the planet is drying out much faster than before, according to a new study - PBS NewsHour (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Monday OP

This looks like our yard. twodogsbarking Monday #1

Thank you for posting this. Duppers Monday #2

twodogsbarking

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1. This looks like our yard.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025, 07:03 AM

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Duppers

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2. Thank you for posting this.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025, 08:06 AM

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Some here don't think global warming is a thing ❗

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