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News Release 10-191
Drought May Threaten Much of Globe Within Decades
Dryness likely to increase substantially across Eurasia, Africa, Australia
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Widespread drought in 2099, based on current projections of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Drought in the year 2069, as determined in a new analysis by scientists at NCAR.
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Drylands on Earth will have expanded significantly by 2039, according to new information.
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Worldwide drought in 2009, about to increase significantly, scientists say.
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