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Experts warn ‘California will be a desert’ as atmospheric rivers move north

“In recent decades, a dramatic shift has been unfolding high above the Pacific Ocean. Vast corridors of moisture known as atmospheric rivers (ARs)—responsible for transporting nearly 90% of the world’s atmospheric water vapor from the tropics to mid-latitudes—are migrating northward. Since 1979, scientists have tracked these “rivers in the sky” moving 6 to 10 degrees closer to the poles, a change with profound consequences for regions like California that depend on them for rain and snow. … Experts warn that without rapid adaptation, California’s urban water security, wildfire resilience, and agricultural productivity could all be at risk. “Our infrastructure was designed for a climate that no longer exists,” said Dr. Emily Chen, a climate scientist at UC Davis. “We need to re-think everything from reservoir operations to drought planning.” … ”  Read the full story at MSN News. (prob req cut/paste)