Drought frequency, intensity, and exposure have increased due to historical land use and land cover changes
Tang T, Ge J, Shi H, Wang L, Cao J, Lee X. Drought frequency, intensity, and exposure have increased due to historical land use and land cover changes. Communications Earth & Environment 2025, 6: 398. DOI: 10.1038/s43247-025-02392-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHistorical land useLand use changeForest ecosystemsImpact of landCrop expansionLand cover changeDrought eventsGlobal land areaDroughtDrought frequencyHistorical landLand useReforestation activitiesSurface waterCover changeHuman healthLand areaSocio-economyLandForestAgriculturePotential impactCropGlobal impactModel simulations
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