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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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How to keep older adults safer during heat waves? Give them housemates.
In France, a deadly heat wave gave rise to an intergenerational housing movement.
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This year’s hurricane season has been eerily quiet. Will it last?
The season is already near its peak, but climate change means a monster storm could strike anytime.
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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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Unplugged: Why utilities are more likely to disconnect Black, Latino, and Indigenous households
Extreme weather leaves millions of Americans with power bills they can't afford.
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As heat wave grips Western states, officials warn of blackouts
The ongoing drought was already hitting electricity generation.
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Displaced Washington flood survivors ‘in limbo’ while awaiting federal aid
Climate change is straining FEMA’s capacity to help people after a disaster.
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Prison air conditioning is coming too slowly for those who need it most
Rising temperatures, lawsuits, and COVID relief funds are pushing Southern states to finally invest in prison air conditioning.
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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.
