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Cape Town's drought is getting dire — here's the amazing way Israel handled...
Cape Town, South Africa has been facing a drought crisis for three years. As complete water depletion draws near, South Africa's leaders could look to other countries like Israel — a country that has...
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States at risk of wildfires are replacing July 4 fireworks with drone shows
Towns in dry states like California, Colorado, and Arizona are getting creative with their July 4 celebrations amid concerns of fireworks sparking wildfires. Several towns have chosen to ditch...
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Dramatic satellite images of Europe show how this summer's heatwave scorched...
Chillier countries may have enjoyed the spell of sunny weather across Europe this summer. However, the heat of the past few weeks also caused a great deal of damage and destruction, both to people as...
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Volkswagen blasted unproven ‘hail cannons’ at the sky to prevent storms, and...
A VW plant in Mexico has caused controversy by blasting hail cannons at the sky in an attempt to stop hail from smashing their valuable car inventory. Farmers say the cannons are causing a drought...
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Scientists are working on a device that could one day harvest up to 10...
A team of researchers at the University of Akron is developing a device that can harvest drinking water from thin air. The device uses nanoscale polymers to capture condensation and it could be...
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South Africa stumbles into a recession
South Africa's economy entered a recession for the first time in nearly a decade. Gross domestic product fell 0.7% in the second quarter, dragged down by weak performance in the agricultural sector....
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California’s mega-farms have a dark side that could put our supply of fruits,...
The Central Valley is one the main food suppliers in the US, but it now faces a host of environmental concerns. In the wake of a six-year drought, the region's mega-farms have begun to sink, and...
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Extreme weather could trigger a global beer shortage that causes prices to...
Researchers have uncovered a link between severe weather conditions, such as extreme drought or heat, and the global consumption of beer. Rising global temperatures could hinder the production of...
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Harvard has quietly bought $305 million worth of California vineyards. The...
Harvard University has purchased thousands of acres of California vineyards worth an estimated $305 million. The vineyards' prime access to groundwater makes them increasingly valuable during a...
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Traders ignoring climate change may be in for a shock — and BlackRock says...
US utilities are at increasing risk of damage to their plants and stock price as climate change ups the likelihood of extreme weather events. Investors in these stocks could face "significant...
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Silicon Valley’s largest city is sounding the alarm about a drinking water...
A combination of drought and sea level rise could lead to excess salt in San Jose, California's drinking water. If this saltwater intrusion continues unabated, it could eventually pollute the...
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We asked insurance workers where they'd live in the US to avoid future...
Insurance professionals are beginning to view natural disasters as a major economic threat. In 2018, actuary groups from Canada and the US identified climate change as today's top financial risk. But...
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7 places that are sinking faster than anywhere else in the US
Multiple cities and towns in the US have seen their land dip lower, which could damage infrastructure and make them more vulnerable to flooding. The main cause of sinking land is often excessive...
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A pirate-fighting sailor wants to lasso and tow a 125-million-ton iceberg...
Cape Town, South Africa, is emerging from a water crisis that threatened to leave the city without fresh drinking water. One mariner, Nicholas Sloane, has an ambitious plan to give Cape Town a new...
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This popular tourist destination in India is experiencing a massive water...
One of India's largest cities is running out of water, forcing residents to wait in long lines to receive water from government tanks and leading some businesses to shut down operations. Chennai, the...
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A potentially deadly fungus that can travel up to 75 miles in the air is...
An increase in droughts and dust storms on the west coast is spreading valley fever, a fungal infection that can cause permanent lung damage and, in rare cases, death. Reported cases of valley fever...
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The climate crisis is inherently unfair. These 9 countries will get hit...
As climate change accelerates and sea levels rise, countries will face increasing heat, drought, flooding, and food shortages. But some regions will suffer more than others. Many low-lying Pacific...
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New Mexico faces extreme water scarcity on par with the United Arab Emirates....
New Mexico faces extreme water stress on par with the United Arab Emirates, the 10th most water-stressed country in the world. California, Arizona, Colorado, and Nebraska also have high levels of...
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A prolonged drought helped archaeologists uncover a mysterious Bronze Age...
A drought in the Kurdistan-Iraq region has allowed an archaeological team from the University of Tübingen to uncover a unique Mittani Empire palace stemming from the Bronze Age. Ivana Puljiz and her...
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Photos show what living in 17 countries with 'extremely high water stress'...
The World Resources Institute has identified 17 countries that face "extremely high" levels of water stress. "Water stress" measures how much competition there is over water, meaning where demand is...
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