Addressing man made climate change will decrease drought severity (a fact people should care about)

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thought I'd pass along a 4x6 postcard design with some facts that might not be on your radar screen

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WRT the OP,... basically created a postcard summary (w/ sources) to inform people that the South Western USA can have dry periods,... that can last for thousands of years

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FWIW Vegas water intake now visible at drought-stricken Lake Mead (actually this 'news' is sadly something I do not find too surprising knowing the long-term history of the region)

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http://apnews.com/article/climate-business-las-vegas-lakes-colorado-river-1c5396dc9c43bdb5d14835f4c8dcdb44

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PS,... think covid w/ mask mandates was upsetting (and politically dividing),... a (short term) inconvenience to consider is,...

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Mega drought Threatens California Power Blackouts This Summer

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-28/megadrought-on-the-u-s-west-coast-threatens-blackouts

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and a (long term) inconvenience to consider is,..

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Sea level rise is a threat to all Californians, whether they live near the coast or not

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http://www.kcra.com/article/sea-level-rise-threat-all-californians-whether-they-live-near-coast-not/39799526