VOICED : California drought is good news for gold prospectors

The video discusses how a record drought in California has improved conditions for gold prospecting, allowing individuals like Barber to find more gold. The drought, potentially linked to climate change, has been the worst in 50 years. With gold prices high, more people are drawn to prospecting, despite varying levels of experience. Climatologists suggest these conditions align with global warming trends, and the favorable weather continues to attract newcomers to the riverbanks of Southern California.

What reasons are given for newcomers being attracted to the riverbanks?

What advice is implied about the experience needed for finding gold in the text?