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A new study challenges the long-held belief that northern Africa became arid around 3 million years ago, showing evidence that rainfall remained stable during a critical period of human evolution, which may prompt a reevaluation of theories linking climate change to early human development.
A new study warns that rising global temperatures could cause irreversible shifts in rainfall patterns, particularly affecting the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), which may lead to severe water disruptions for nearly 2 billion people and threaten ecosystems, agriculture, and water supplies worldwide. Immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is crucial to prevent these long-term impacts.
A new study warns that if global temperatures rise by 1.5°C, nearly 2 billion people could face irreversible disruptions in rainfall patterns due to shifts in the intertropical convergence zone, potentially impacting water resources, agriculture, and ecosystems worldwide, with effects possibly lasting decades.