Where the Mississippi River ends, the compounding threats of drought and climate change put pressure on communities that feel forgotten.
Tag: Mississippi River
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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.
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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.
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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.