One superstorm could send walls of water sweeping through populated areas. There’s not much time to act.
Tag: Rivers
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Drought in Iran Leaves Some Chasing the Last Drops of Water
Lawmakers are warning that one province will run out within three months, and the shortage is inflaming tensions with the country’s neighbors.
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Some California Counties Ban River Recreation Because of Dangerous Conditions
Several counties have banned recreation on rivers that flow from the Sierra Nevada because of swift currents and fatalities.
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To Keep Plastic Out of Oceans, Start With Rivers
The first step is to prevent more plastic from reaching the sea in the first place.
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Meet ‘Chonkosaurus,’ the Thick Snapping Turtle Stealing Hearts
The gargantuan animal has enthralled thousands online after a kayaker on the Chicago River recorded it sitting on a rusted chain.