March 2015 PMID 25733875

Anthropogenic warming has increased drought risk in California.

Noah S Diffenbaugh, Daniel L Swain, Danielle Touma

Mentions

205
Peak: 3 in Jan 2025
across 7 sources since Mar 2015

Extended reach

1,334,809
potential audience

Total likes

25,807

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1,221,255

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Mar 2015 – Jan 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a consensus supporting the idea that human activity worsens drought conditions, with many posts citing scientific studies or asking for further validation. The tone is cautious but generally aligned with scientific findings, indicating moderate engagement and recognition of the topic's importance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the link between human-induced climate change and increased drought risks, referencing studies like Diffenbaugh 2015 and official reports.

InterestModerate interest

The posts exhibit moderate interest, mentioning scientific papers and debates but not deeply engaging in technical analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts ask for source verification and debate the reliability of information, indicating a willingness to interact but not deep exploration.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions contribute to awareness by referencing reputable studies and emphasizing the importance of scientific evidence, which can influence public understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • Anthropogenic warming has significantly increased the likelihood of drought conditions in California, intensifying water shortages, wildfires, and ecological impacts since 2012.
  • Historical data shows that drought years are more likely when temperatures are warm, and the probability of simultaneous warm and dry conditions has risen over the past two decades.
  • Climate model projections indicate that continued global warming will almost certainly lead to more frequent and extreme warm-dry periods in California's future, exacerbating ongoing drought challenges.

Top posts

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professional hog groomer
@bidetmarxman · X

@usermaynotexist @afropessimistic It’s not an either or situation though. All of what you mentioned is absolutely happening. But it is happening amidst a massive and accelerating human-induced shift in climate. https://t.co/5J2KGXWnKP

Jan 9, 2025 · 6 likes · 57,201 followers View post →
Rulon James Downard
@RJDownard · X

@Gutsick_Gibbon @boriquagato I suppose we could explore gato's source zone, Erika, say asking their view on Diffenbaugh's 2015 California drought climate paper https://t.co/AzKGKO6qjx would gato dispute any of is conclusions, and on what basis?

Nov 3, 2024 · 3 likes · 3,571 followers View post →
Osage orange
@PlantSync · X

@MatthewWielicki Weird which papers Matt chooses. It’s almost as if he prefers to mislead with partial information rather than inform with a fuller set of analyses. I wonder what reward structure incentivizes his behavior? https://t.co/jL3viaiOHj

Apr 2, 2023 · 3 likes · 2,109 followers View post →
afilina
@afilina · X

MinuteEarth about global warming. Old but gold. https://t.co/H6Kbm5JeVD

Apr 21, 2024 · 2 likes · 10,133 followers View post →
Scotland's Climate Assembly
@ScotClimateCA · X

How is the Earth’s increase in temperature causing changes in climate? Watch this short clip to find out how global warming is driving changes in rainfall and extreme weather. #climatchange #globalwarming #Scotlandclimateassembly https://t.co/icn9RVuI6P

Aug 25, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,370 followers View post →
BONUS
@TheDisproof · X

@JunkScience Try again https://t.co/sLZYI7YMS7

Oct 21, 2022 · 1 like · 6,990 followers View post →

All mentions

distantThunder
@bolts6629 · X

@PeterGordon_CBP @AP https://t.co/zf05cd8zvQ

Jan 12, 2025 · 1 like · 210 followers View post →
Amos Zeeberg
@settostun · X

@pmsyyz @bendreyfuss Working link to the press release: https://t.co/sZP7UOl2pY The study that's based on: https://t.co/BhP998zwhx The longer, more widely cited follow-up study (which doesn't actually seem to mention Alaska): https://t.co/CROnNIfYUZ

Jan 9, 2025 · 1 like · 2,440 followers View post →
professional hog groomer
@bidetmarxman · X

@usermaynotexist @afropessimistic It’s not an either or situation though. All of what you mentioned is absolutely happening. But it is happening amidst a massive and accelerating human-induced shift in climate. https://t.co/5J2KGXWnKP

Jan 9, 2025 · 6 likes · 57,201 followers View post →
Rulon James Downard
@RJDownard · X

@Gutsick_Gibbon @boriquagato I suppose we could explore gato's source zone, Erika, say asking their view on Diffenbaugh's 2015 California drought climate paper https://t.co/AzKGKO6qjx would gato dispute any of is conclusions, and on what basis?

Nov 3, 2024 · 3 likes · 3,571 followers View post →
afilina
@afilina · X

MinuteEarth about global warming. Old but gold. https://t.co/H6Kbm5JeVD

Apr 21, 2024 · 2 likes · 10,133 followers View post →
Rulon James Downard
@RJDownard · X

@DoubleDumas @ChrisMartzWX Let's get source based. What would be Chris' view of, say, Diffenbaugh's study on California drought cycles? https://t.co/QQrbuLlLvE

Mar 9, 2024 · 3,571 followers View post →
David Engel
@phreehold1 · X

@_ClimateCraze https://t.co/lBRTrM4Jhb Apparently, it causes both floods and droughts. Whatever is needed to prove AGW.

Feb 5, 2024 · 1 like · 142 followers View post →
Captain Climate Action
@CaptainAdvance1 · X

@rln_nelson @MatthewWielicki That's adaptation. It's energy intensive & expensive. Mitigation is to reduce the emissions that are intensifying the natural variability. Makes sense to do both. https://t.co/5cDLNFT8Pf

Jan 4, 2024 · 2,516 followers View post →
Osage orange
@PlantSync · X

@MatthewWielicki Weird which papers Matt chooses. It’s almost as if he prefers to mislead with partial information rather than inform with a fuller set of analyses. I wonder what reward structure incentivizes his behavior? https://t.co/jL3viaiOHj

Apr 2, 2023 · 3 likes · 2,109 followers View post →
Rulon James Downard
@RJDownard · X

@TonyClimate @ABQJournal Selection from a 20 yr old newspaper (by definition not automatically a reliable filter for science data) rather than a science paper, something like https://t.co/pHKGDpcRQL do pen your monograph and persuade any climate researchers, until then Twitter is just posturing

Mar 15, 2023 · 3,571 followers View post →
Ken Quackenbush
@KenQuackenbush1 · X

Anthropogenic warming has increased drought risk in California | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences https://t.co/wEJquARxU7

Jan 12, 2023 · 4,239 followers View post →
toss ★緊急事態条項はトロイの木馬、憲法停止ウイルス!
@tossact · X

地球温暖化は「空気が熱くなる」って意味? https://t.co/Ii3uQ9Wzt8 @YouTubeより

Dec 30, 2022 · 1 like · 2,797 followers View post →
BONUS
@TheDisproof · X

@JunkScience Try again https://t.co/sLZYI7YMS7

Oct 21, 2022 · 1 like · 6,990 followers View post →
Rulon James Downard
@RJDownard · X

@CaliComm007 @Farmahbob7 @Jim_Jordan So you believe the fiction that they're not? Again, do you read much science in this area? For instance, https://t.co/C235DzEcrB Diffenbaugh 2015 on the causes of California's present drought conditions.

Oct 18, 2022 · 3,571 followers View post →
Rulon James Downard
@RJDownard · X

@tan123 @JoeBiden Nope. But I'm sure we'll all like to see what documentation you thought established that, so we can better explore your method & mindset. How are you coming with that Diffenbaugh 2015 https://t.co/UfUQPWlRly paper I asked you to respond to?

Sep 10, 2022 · 3,571 followers View post →
Rulon James Downard
@RJDownard · X

@tan123 Not an answer to my question. So do write your response to say Diffenbaugh et al 2015 https://t.co/UfUQPWCUny on California droughts & let us all know how persuasive you were

Aug 12, 2022 · 1 like · 3,571 followers View post →
Hiei_stan
@Hiei_stan · X

O aquecimento global é apenas um monte de ar quente? | Minuto da Terra https://t.co/PgxlTUDssy via @YouTube

Oct 20, 2021 · 283 followers View post →
Ronald B. Borgquist
@rbborgquist · X

Is Climate Change Just A Lot Of Hot Air? https://t.co/M5r4icXdph via @YouTube

Jan 8, 2021 · 47 followers View post →
Klimapavillon Werdmühleplatz Zürich
@klimapavillon · X

Die Ozeane speichern den grössten Teil der Klimaerwärmung. Die Folge sind häufigere und extremere Stürme. Das Video ist Teil der Installation #FaceTheClimateEmergency des Klimapavillons. Besuch uns. https://t.co/XDTKD2S2Va https://t.co/4M0tJjz0Y9 #Klimakrise #FightFor1Point5

Dec 19, 2020 · 45 followers View post →
Richard Whiteford
@savebiosphere · X

Is Climate Change Just A Lot Of Hot Air? https://t.co/T0dorFeYhQ via @YouTube Here's a simplified lesson about climate change.

Sep 3, 2020 · 235 followers View post →
Scotland's Climate Assembly
@ScotClimateCA · X

How is the Earth’s increase in temperature causing changes in climate? Watch this short clip to find out how global warming is driving changes in rainfall and extreme weather. #climatchange #globalwarming #Scotlandclimateassembly https://t.co/icn9RVuI6P

Aug 25, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,370 followers View post →
أزرﺍلمكارم (Azrul Makarim)
@azroel3 · X

Is Climate Change Just A Lot Of Hot Air? https://t.co/s5PGog9ELU

Apr 26, 2019 · 371 followers View post →
Dr. Dawn Wright
@deepseadawn.bsky.social · Bluesky

PNAS: Anthropogenic warming has increased drought risk in California http://bit.ly/1bNvLq9 [open access]

Mar 31, 2015 View post →