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The Southwest is the hottest and driest region in the United States, where the availability of water has defined its landscapes, history of human settlement, and modern economy. Climate changes pose challenges for an already parched region that is expected to get hotter and, in its southern half, significantly drier.
Assessment of Climate Change in the Southwest United States speaks broadly and clearly about climate and its effects on the people and landscapes of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, the U.S.– Mexico border region, and the lands of Native Nations.
The assessment examines what climate and climate change mean for the health and well-being of human populations and the environment throughout the Southwestern United States, an area of about 700,000 square miles.
Southwest. Climate change is threatening water resources, increasing challenges to food and fiber production, and compromising human health in the Southwest through drought, wildfire, intense precipitation, sea level rise, and marine heatwaves.
Several tribes in the Southwest are developing climate change adaptation plans to address the current climate-related impacts and prepare for future projected climate changes.
Essential guidance for decision-makers seeking to better understand how climate variability and change impact the Southwest region of the United States and its communities. Rich in science and case studies, this report allows decision-and policymakers to prepare for climate change.
28 Νοε 2023 · A new national climate assessment paints a dismal picture of the Southwest over the next decade, as the rapidly warming climate drives food shortages; intensifies droughts, floods, wildfires...
