An official declaration of famine would unleash aid and attention. Some experts say Somalia shows that the international system for making the judgment is broken.
Tag: Drought
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In New Mexico, Trying to Capitalize on Natural Beauty as Climate Change Disrupts It
Climate change is reshaping the American economy. New Mexico is leaning on ecotourism and sustainable industries to see it through, but extreme weather keeps getting in the way.
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French Police Guard Water as Seasonal Drought Intensifies
New reservoirs designed to supply French farms with water in increasingly arid growing seasons have attracted opposition from environmentalists.
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Somalia Braces for Famine, Trapped Between Al Shabab and Drought
The worst drought in 40 years is pushing Somalia to the brink. If it triggers a rare famine declaration, the militant group Al Shabab will also be to blame.
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Climate Change Has Some Retirees Rethinking Where to Live
It’s a small yet noticeable shift, experts say — but climate change is causing retirees to start reconsidering moves to disaster-prone dream locales.