Tree pollen reveals 150,000 years of monsoon history—and a warning for Australia's northern rainfall

Tree pollen reveals 150,000 years of monsoon history—and a warning for Australia's northern rainfall

Northern Australia's annual monsoon season brings relief to drought-stricken lands and revitalizes crops and livestock for farmers. But a study of 150,000 years of climate records shows that the monsoon is likely to intensify—triggering a higher risk of flooding while worsening the impact of droughts in East Asia.

Tree pollen reveals 150,000 years of monsoon history—and a warning for