What you need to know about Sahara’s green shift
• Unexpected Greening: rains have turned parts of the typically arid southern Sahara green, as storms shift farther north than usual due to changing weather patterns.
• Climate Impact: scientists link the shift to global warming and the transition from El Niño to La Niña, making wetter conditions more likely.
• Deadly Flooding: excessive rainfall has caused devastating floods, killing hundreds and displacing millions in countries like Chad, Sudan, and Nigeria.
• Future Threats: as the world warms, such extreme weather events could become more frequent, with devastating impacts on vulnerable regions.
•Learn More: Dive deeper by reading the full article here: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/13/weather/sahara-desert-green-climate/
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