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Jonathan Overpeck: Aridification and a Drier Future for the Mississippi River Basin

Jonathan Overpeck: Aridification and a Drier Future for the Mississippi River Basin

Update: 2024-10-08
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In this episode, John Sabo speaks with Jonathan Overpeck, a renowned climate scientist and Dean for the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. Peck discusses his role in defining critical climate change terms such as “tipping point” and “mega-drought, how climate change is exacerbating drought conditions in the Western U.S. and spreading aridification across the Midwest, and strategies for adaptation, including changes in agricultural practices and the management of water resources.
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Jonathan Overpeck: Aridification and a Drier Future for the Mississippi River Basin

Jonathan Overpeck: Aridification and a Drier Future for the Mississippi River Basin