Atmospheric drying will lead to lower crop yields, shorter trees across the globe

(University of Minnesota) A global observation of an ongoing atmospheric drying -- known by scientists as a rise in vapor pressure deficit -- has been observed worldwide since the early 2000s. In recent years, this concerning phenomenon has been on the rise, and is predicted to amplify even more in the coming decades as climate change intensifies.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news