Scientists Predict Southwestern Dust Bowl by 2050

In research published online yesterday in Science, 18 of 19 climate scientists said a drought that has dessicated the southwest U.S. for nearly a decade is only beginning. They predicted a state of permanent drought by 2050, with conditions akin to the infamous Dust Bowl of the 1930's -- something that should give pause to residents of the country's fastest-growing region.

"Mad Max," here we come.