A saltwater wedge is moving up the drought-drained Mississippi River, threatening public health in New Orleans and beyond.
Tag: Rivers
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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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Dominican Republic Will Close Border With Haiti Amid Water Dispute
The Dominican president said the military would enforce the measure on Friday morning. Experts warned the closure could deepen Haiti’s economic crisis.
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Paddle Boarding Florida’s ‘Spring Runs’
Underground springs create short, clear creeks in the state’s interior, and a paddle board is the perfect way to explore them.
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Salmon Die in Droves as Climate Change Burns Canada
The effects of a summer of environmental catastrophes were felt everywhere in Canada, from its vast boreal forests to a river on Vancouver Island once fished by Hollywood royalty.