Climate Drought
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![A woman walks along the shore of the Salton Sea in Southern California]()
![A woman walks along the shore of the Salton Sea in Southern California]()
How California’s Salton Sea went from vacation destination to toxic nightmare
And why the shrinking lake might be key to meeting America's clean energy goals.
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The rebirth of Hiware Bazar
How a drought-stricken community in India became a “village of millionaires”
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In Oregon, farmers are revamping century-old irrigation canals to stem water loss
Converting irrigation ditches into pipelines can save water — and create a new source of renewable energy.
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Historic famine looms as drought grips East Africa
Four failed rainy seasons and supply chain disruptions threaten millions with food insecurity.
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Northeast drought endangers Massachusetts’ cranberry harvest
Another year of erratic weather means cranberry farmers are facing slim margins and tough decisions.
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![Coachella Canal]()
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Parched California prepares for first-ever Colorado River cuts
An emerging deal would cut water deliveries to Southern California — but fall far short of federal demands.
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![An elderly man with a walker stands in front of large power line on a sunny, clear skies day.]()
![An elderly man with a walker stands in front of large power line on a sunny, clear skies day.]()
As heat wave grips Western states, officials warn of blackouts
The ongoing drought was already hitting electricity generation.
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![a woman pets a dog near a low river with lots of dead dry grass]()
![a woman pets a dog near a low river with lots of dead dry grass]()
Why drought looks different depending on your region
The Northeast's 'flash drought' is a reminder that dryness isn't just a U.S. West problem.
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![Lake Mead, surrounded by rock formations with bleached]()
![Lake Mead, surrounded by rock formations with bleached]()
How Colorado River Basin tribes are managing water amid historic drought
As the federal government calls for cuts, Indigenous leaders work to protect tribal water rights.
