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5:48pm Dec 27, 2019

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Mozambique Is Racing To Adapt To Climate Change. The Weather Is Winning

by Rebecca Hersher

Two major cyclones and a prolonged drought in 2019 are a reminder that Mozambique's residents are on the front lines of climate change. And they do not have all the resources they need.

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4:16pm Nov 08, 2019

Environment Environment Human Interest

Wildfire Risk Remains High In NC; Forest Service Urges Vigilance

by Eddie Garcia

The state forest service is urging residents to do their part in reducing wildfires, as dry-weather conditions present an increased risk.
1:30pm Oct 03, 2019

Environment Environment

Drought Conditions Worsen Across 14 Southern US States

by Associated Press, Jeff Martin
1:56pm Sep 26, 2019

Environment Environment

Nearly Half Of North Carolina Counties In Moderate Drought

by Associated Press

Officials say nearly half of North Carolina's counties are experiencing a moderate drought due to lack of rainfall.
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3:02pm Jul 18, 2019

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The Water Crisis In Chennai, India: Who's To Blame And How Do You Fix It?

by Lauren Frayer

Reservoirs are dry in India's sixth biggest city. Municipal taps work only a few hours a day. Trains are delivering emergency water supplies.

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5:24pm Sep 11, 2018

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High And Dry: Swiss Army Airlifts Water To Cows In Drought-Stricken Mountains

by Eleanor Beardsley

Water scarcity and heat are threatening two of Switzerland's main agricultural products: milk and cheese. But the shortage affects far more than cows — Swiss glaciers also feed Europe's major rivers.

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4:32pm Aug 31, 2018

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German Farmers Struck By Drought Fear Further Damage From Climate Change

by Esme Nicholson

High temperatures and a severe drought have hit food production in Germany and left many farmers there wondering what they can do to survive climate change.

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9:20pm Aug 20, 2018

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Emus Swarm Town As Australia's Drought Worsens

by Merrit Kennedy

The tough conditions are drying up huge swathes of land, leaving farmers struggling. Groups of thirsty emus recently showed up in an outback mining town looking for water.
Anna King / Northwest News Network

8:44am Jul 08, 2018

National National

Deepening Drought In Western U.S. Costs Ranchers Money And Heartache

by Anna King

Because his profits are tied to rain and snow, one Oregon rancher will have to pay thousands to haul water and grass to his cattle in the mountains. And the land just continues to become more parched.
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2:30am Jun 14, 2018

National National

Wildfires Blaze Across Parts Of Southwest

by Daniella Cheslow

The fires have shut down the San Juan National Forest and destroyed homes in the tourist hub of Moab, Utah.
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1:57pm Mar 01, 2018

Science Science Environment

Widespread Drought Across U.S. Stokes Fears About A Repeat Of 2012's Wrath

by Madelyn Beck

If rainfall doesn't come soon, it could cost billions in devastation — a difficult fallout considering the USDA expects farmers' incomes to hit a 12-year low even if crop yields stay high.
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10:15am Feb 04, 2018

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South African Farmers Lose Crops And Workers Amid Crippling Drought

by Peter Granitz

Agriculture generates hundreds of millions of dollars per year for this nation. But with water being diverted to Cape Town and expected to run out in April, farmers are preparing for the worst.

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