Future drought in Mexico and Central America (Paper.li / Hispanically Speaking News)

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Severe and Permanent Drought Predicted for Mexico and Parts of Central America

According to a 2011 study, if current warming trends continue, Mexico and many sections of the United States as well as the majority of Central America could face severe and permanent drought conditions in the future.? The study, published in December of 2011, in the American Meteorological Society?s Journal of Hydrometeorology, has surprisingly not received much press, yet it could create climate change in these areas producing international effects.

According to the study, ?Projections of Future Drought in the Continental United States and Mexico,? drought conditions will continue even if precipitation increases.? The study estimates that with carbon emissions, temperatures will increase to at least 2.5 degrees Celsius between the years 2050 and 2090.? The warmer temperatures will increase evaporation creating drier soils.? Precipitation may increase, however potentially only in winter months.

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Honorary Professor of Botany, University of Ghent (Belgium). Scientific Consultant for Desertification and Sustainable Development. This entry was posted in Desertification, drought. Bookmark the permalink.

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