Drylands could cover 40% of Earth's land by 2100, study finds
A study projects that drylands could expand across 40% of the world's land by 2100, with Australia expected to be hit hardest.
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Expansion of arid conditions could intensify water stress, agricultural losses and ecosystem disruption across multiple regions.
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- Study finds drylands could spread across 40% of Earth's land by 2100, with Australia hit hardest ↗yahoo.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC
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