Another Drought?



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Over the past decade, California has always been at risk of drought. The state is one of the most diverse and important states in the nation with its agriculture and tourist sites. The cost of living in California is among the highest in the nation. Climate change has played a huge part in farming and rain. California's dry period grows longer every year and its wet season decreases. Global warming causes the agricultural industry which not only feeds the residents but also the entire U.S. This production decline can lead to food shortages and higher demand. The lack of rain can also increase the risk of forest fire because the high temperatures are making forests drier. With these wildfires, plants and animals species may lose their homes and endanger the species. 

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According to oag.ca.gov, approximately 85% of California's population lives and works in coastal counties. You may be wondering why I mention this. Well, The sea level on the coasts has risen nearly 8 inches and will continue to rise for the next century. This put half a million people into flooding and affects property damage and infrastructure. Climate change also makes California lose its water supply and snowpack. The snowpack is created for fall and winter so they can release water for the spring and summer. The high temperatures are caused the snowpack to melt earlier than expected, creating the risk of water shortages. 

Sources: https://oag.ca.gov/environment/impact


Comments

  1. Megan AubuchonSeptember 28, 2021 at 5:38 PM

    I think it’s crazy how much the climate change affects our world. Like I found it interesting that not only does it make sea levels rise, but also the global warming dries out the forest and could cause wildfires. This blog was very informative!

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  2. Mason MitchellSeptember 29, 2021 at 7:43 AM

    I think this proves just how in trouble the world is as far as climate change. Like for people who don’t believe its a real threat California is a perfect example of what will start happening in other places around the world if we don’t act fast. Nice work on the post it was very informative and made a lot of good points.Well done

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  3. Richaed mckinniesSeptember 29, 2021 at 8:22 AM

    Next work ,Climate change is real it’s crazy how it affect the world like that but people are the problem. Until people change their ways the earth will continue to get destroyed

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