The speaker compares the ongoing drought situation in California and Australia, with emphasis on the level of water conservation efforts needed in California to make a significant impact on the water crisis.
New evidence indicates that even a 1.5 degree Celsius global temperature rise could trigger irreversible melting of ice-sheets, widespread defrosting of permafrost, and other events that will have catastrophic effects on climate patterns across the world in a domino-like fashion, possibly leading to the feedback loop called Hothouse Earth.
The time it takes to see a measurable difference in carbon footprint through afforestation and carbon sequestration varies depending on the species and location, but typically takes years to see results. In agriculture, the growth rate is usually around 15-20% in the first year but can be higher or lower for trees.
In this episode, the speaker talks about his experiences while hunting caribou, and how different it is from what people may imagine as an action-packed activity. He also discusses how hunting has helped him deal with boredom in a unique way.
The severity of a drought can be categorized based on meteorological, agricultural, and hydrological factors. Meteorological drought is determined by comparing current and past precipitation levels.