Aridness [UPDATED]

: A phenomenon where loss of vegetation cover leads to isolated, highly specialized plants.

: As conditions become drier, the number of plant species may drop, but the diversity of survival traits increases . Survival Mechanisms : aridness

: Arid cities often have very low tree cover (averaging 1.5%), but researchers from The Nature Conservancy suggest that targeted urban greening could reduce local air temperatures by up to 1.2°C. : A phenomenon where loss of vegetation cover

Aridity in Asia-Pacific: A Silent Slow Burn, Rising Visible Losses Rising Visible Losses