Storms, Rising Seas and Salty Drinking Water Threaten Lower Louisiana Where the Mississippi River ends, the compounding threats of drought and climate change put pressure on communities that feel forgotten.
New Orleans Seeks to Avert Crisis as Saltwater Nears the City A saltwater wedge is moving up the drought-drained Mississippi River, threatening public health in New Orleans and beyond.
Saltwater in the Mississippi Threatens Water Supply in New Orleans Extreme heat and low rainfall in the Midwest this summer caused the river level to plummet, making it vulnerable to a saltwater “wedge” from the Gulf of Mexico.
Rolling Fork, the birthplace of Muddy Waters, has faced tornado and flooding concerns for years. Many people in the area live in mobile homes, a particular issue when severe weather strikes.
Long Stretches of the Mississippi River Have Run Dry. What’s Next? There are no new rivers left to tap. We must learn to do more with less.