A saltwater wedge is moving up the drought-drained Mississippi River, threatening public health in New Orleans and beyond.
Tag: New Orleans (La)
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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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Heat Wave Hits the Northwest: Latest Forecast
Portions of the Northwest will bake in extremely high temperatures while the South will finally get a break, for a day or two, from dangerous heat.
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Rising Temperatures Threaten More Than Misery for Oldest Americans
A wave of extreme heat has posed particular perils for older people, who are uniquely susceptible to such conditions.
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The Minneapolis Police Face a Consent Decree. Do They Work?
The Minneapolis Police may agree to court-enforced federal oversight. Experts say it can lead to improvements, though defining success can be difficult.