Argentina and neighboring countries’ historically dry and hot climates are caused by the La Niña weather system and are being exacerbated by climate change
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February 22, 2023
Chile’s Aceo Lagoon has completely dried up Matias Basualdo/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock
A record drought that has affected much of South America over the past three years was caused by the La Niña weather system and is being exacerbated by climate change, an international group of climate scientists has determined.
Regions of Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay have historically experienced hot and dry climates, forcing countries to ration water, devastating crop yields and increasing global food prices. I’m here.
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