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River affected by the drought in Iranduba

World Oct 08

Extreme drought across Brazil’s Amazon worsens local fears for the future

By Edmar Barros, Associated Press

Nation Aug 15

Central Arizona Project canals
Colorado River water cuts will ease in 2024, despite long-term challenges

Years of overuse by farms and cities, and the effects of drought worsened by climate change has meant much less water flows today through the Colorado River than in previous decades.

By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press

World Feb 22

Internally displaced Somali children ride on a donkey cart as they flee from the severe droughts, near Dollow town, Gedo R...
Horn of Africa drought trends looking worse than 2011 famine

Trends in a historic Horn of Africa drought are now worse than they were during the 2011 drought in which at least a quarter-million people died, a climate center said Wednesday.

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Science Sep 05

Dennis How said he tore up his traditional lawn in Camarillo, California to create a "critter friendly" environment and to foster a diverse landscape. He said it was a "happy and proud day" when he got rid of his mower. Photo by Dennis How
What is xeriscaping? How you can turn your lawn into a sustainable oasis

In movies, books and other media, the image of the American dream often included a lush green lawn. But some homeowners are looking to save money and minimize their environmental impact.

By Justin Stabley

Nation Aug 29

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach
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News Wrap: Some Mar-a-Lago documents may be protected by attorney-client privilege

In our news wrap Monday, some documents seized from former President Trump's home may be protected by attorney-client privilege, a judge in Georgia ordered Republican Governor Brian Kemp to testify before a grand jury on alleged attempts by Trump to…

Aug 22

Watch 7:17
South Sudan faces growing food crisis as millions go hungry

By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster

Record-breaking drought continues to scorch wide swaths of sub-Saharan Africa, from Somalia in the east to Niger in the west. Humanitarian groups say tens of millions are hungry and conditions are being made even worse by the consequences of Russia’s…

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Aug 22

Watch 7:15
World Food Program warns of a looming global catastrophe

By Nick Schifrin

Much of East Africa and other areas of the world are now facing food shortages in part due to climate change and Russia’s war with Ukraine. This comes as the World Food Program is experiencing funding shortages amid the prospect…

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Aug 19

Watch 2:17
Violent storms and droughts ravage parts of Europe and Asia

By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Cai Pigliucci

New blasts of extreme weather are taking a toll around the globe Friday. The latest in a series of fierce heat waves has moved into the U.S. Northwest and heavy rains and droughts have spread over portions of Europe and…

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Aug 15

Northeastern farmers face new challenges amid droughts, flooding

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

The impacts of climate change have been felt throughout the Northeastern U.S. with rising sea levels, heavy precipitation and storm surges causing flooding and coastal erosion.

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Aug 12

Watch 5:31
News Wrap: House lawmakers give final approval to the Inflation Reduction Act

In our new wrap Friday, Democrats are celebrating another legislative victory after House lawmakers gave final approval to the Inflation Reduction Act, author Salman Rushdie was attacked on stage before a lecture in western New York, the polio virus has…

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