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droughts
Toilets Should Not Be at the Bottom of Priorities: WaterAid
Sanitation is a cornerstone of ‘climate resilience,’ said the organisation.
Outrage as Drought-Stricken Australian Region Approves Chinese Company’s Water Mining Operation
A Chinese-owned company has been granted approval to run a commercial water-mining operation in southern Queensland, sparking outrage among farmers.
How Do Plants Remember Past Droughts?
To prepare for future droughts, researchers are looking at plants’ first line of defense: stress responses in different types of root cells.
Drought Could Turn Millet Into American Food
Most people in the US put millet in the birdfeeder, but Amrita Hazra says we ought to eat it ourselves.
Why Record Heat Is Burning California to a Crisp
Two facts are indisputable: California remains in the grip of one of the worst droughts in history, and 2014 was one of the hottest years on record.
