GLOBAL GRASSLANDS

Oct 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Grasslands and Shrublands: How Droughts Are Changing the Game

Droughts are getting worse. They're lasting longer and hitting harder. Scientists have been studying how this affects grasslands and shrublands all over the world. They looked at 74 different places and found some interesting things. First, most ecosystems can handle droughts for a while. They might not grow as much, but they can cope. This is called acclimation. It...

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