California drought
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Can fiction make people care about climate? Paolo Bacigalupi thinks so
"The Water Knife" author turns drought into drama in his newest book, and teaches us all a thing or two about ourselves.
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Climate change leaves trees out to dry
We’re OK with the drought killing your lawn — but, c’mon, the trees, too?
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California is figuring out the whole drought thing for the rest of us
Turns out there's an upside to the ongoing drought in the U.S.
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Think we can end California’s drought by eating differently? Think again
Real solutions to California's water woes will depend on politics and market regulation, not facile assaults on thirsty crops and struggling farmers.
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The drought is killing everything — except wineries
Drought takes a break from destroying everything you love to give Washington wines a surprising boost.
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Oakland might not have much water, but it’s littered with kittens
A flood of fuzzy kittens are arriving at animal shelters in Oakland, Calif. Could the drought be the culprit?
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Should you care about how much water it takes to make your favorite foods?
Grist’s science editor Amelia Urry appeared on MSNBC’s Greenhouse to talk about how our water usage has more to do with food than what comes out of our faucets.
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Future forests to be smaller, less majestic
California's giant trees -- including its showstopping sequoias and redwoods -- are growing smaller under climate pressure.
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California drought leads to a black market for water
California's worst-in-history drought is creating a whole new revenue stream for water poachers.