Climate-Driven Drought Could Shrink Cactus Habitats for Hundreds of Species by 2100

New research indicates that worsening droughts linked to climate change may cause hundreds of cactus species to lose most of their current habitats by the year 2100. The findings highlight how increasing aridity threatens plants that are typically adapted to dry conditions. Scientists suggest that even these drought-tolerant species may struggle to survive as water scarcity intensifies. The study underscores the broader ecological risks posed by a warming climate.