Surfing in the Desert: A Growing Trend with a Hidden Climate Cost

As surfing becomes increasingly popular beyond coastal regions, enthusiasts are reinventing the sport in unexpected locations, including arid deserts. This enthusiastic surge is currently exemplified by the rise of artificial wave pools. These pools, meticulously engineered to emulate ocean conditions, are popping up in places like the arid deserts of California, Arizona, and even in regions with limited access to traditional surf beaches.

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