Heat and evaporation causing “irreversible” drying of Mongolia

The video discusses a vicious cycle of heat waves and soil drying in the American Southwest, as reported by climate scientists in the journal Science. Over the past two decades, heat waves and droughts have increased significantly, with tree-ring data indicating these conditions are unprecedented in over 250 years. The study highlights how soil drying accelerates temperature rise, leading to more heat waves and further soil moisture loss, creating a feedback loop that exacerbates climate conditions.

What are the implications of record-high temperatures and droughts for the future?

Explain the relationship between soil moisture and air temperature as described in the study.