Cotton farmers in Texas suffered record losses amid heat and drought last year, new data shows. It’s an example of how global warming is a “secret driver of inflation.”
Tag: Drought
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Scientists Wondered if Warming Caused Argentina’s Drought. The Answer: No.
Climate change didn’t make the dry spell more likely, researchers found, though extreme heat probably made it hurt more.
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7 States, 1 River and an Agonizing Choice
After decades of drought, the Colorado River is at a breaking point. The federal government may have to intervene.
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As the Colorado River Shrinks, Washington Prepares to Spread the Pain
The seven states that rely on the river for water are not expected to reach a deal on cuts. It appears the Biden administration will have to impose reductions.
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How Do You Fight a Drought When It’s Flooding?
Climate change is forcing California to deal with two calamities at once — too much water and not enough.