Southwestern North America has been experiencing a “megadrought” for more than two decades. 

A study, led by the University of California Los Angeles, found it’s been the driest period in more than 1,200 years. 

Scientists say human-caused climate change is largely to blame.

CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports.

A recent study by UCLA points to a “megadrought” playing out in Southwestern North America, and it’s been the driest period in more than 12,000 years. Learn More.

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