The drought that recently ravaged California for six years crushed salmon runs, torched hundreds of houses, and sent lawn-care professionals into a deep depression. It … 150 million trees died in California’s droughtRead more
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Arctic warming contributes to drought
According to new research led by a University of Wyoming scientist, similar changes could be in store today because a warming Arctic weakens the temperature … Arctic warming contributes to droughtRead more
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World lost 2.3 million sq km of forested land to drought in last three decades
“Droughts are misery in slow motion” with impacts even deeper than previously believed. Although floods pose major economic threats, water scarcity and drought may be … World lost 2.3 million sq km of forested land to drought in last three decadesRead more
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Girls forced to engage in sex to survive near-famine
Women and girls in Turkana County, northern Kenya, are being exploited in exchange for money to buy food, the International Rescue Committee said today. The … Girls forced to engage in sex to survive near-famineRead more
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Trees are latest victims of California’s four-year drought
California Gov. Jerry Brown issued a stern warning when he ordered unprecedented 25 percent cuts in water use from every one of the state’s 400 … Trees are latest victims of California’s four-year droughtRead more
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Drought Takes $2.7-Billion Toll on California Agriculture
The record-breaking drought in California — brought about by a severe lack of precipitation, especially mountain snows — has exacted a $2.7 billion toll on … Drought Takes $2.7-Billion Toll on California AgricultureRead more
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California’s Hydropower Is Drying Up
California’s ability to produce renewable energy from hydroelectric dams has been significantly hampered over the last few years because of an increasingly severe and widespread … California’s Hydropower Is Drying UpRead more
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California drought expected to cost state $2.2 billion in losses
California’s drought is expected to cost the state an estimated $2.2 billion this year, along with a loss of more than 17,000 jobs, as farmers … California drought expected to cost state $2.2 billion in lossesRead more
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Drought Makes the Amazon Forest Emit Carbon
Scientists think there is growing evidence to show that the Amazon forest is less effective at absorbing carbon dioxide than previously thought. Instead, they say, … Drought Makes the Amazon Forest Emit CarbonRead more