Smart Water Magazine has written an article discussing research by the Argonne National Laboratory on new drought models and their impact on the United States. The Midwest is a special area of concern, already suffering from what scientists call a “flash drought,” where flash flood-inducing rain occurs between month-long periods of drought-like conditions. The team behind this research produced a paper in 2022 on 10, 25, and 50-year drought estimates and is currently working on a future paper that will provide more granular data in an attempt to give local infrastructure stakeholders with more accurate benchmarks for resiliency efforts. The team was also behind the efforts that produced the Climate Risk and Resilience Portal, a similar resource on future climate estimates for policymakers. Read more at Smart Water Magazine.

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