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The Stream, August 13: Expected Crop Yields Plummet While Prices Climb

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Food prices This summer's drought in the United States will…
New EPA Guidance for Combined Sewers Draws Mixed Reviews

New EPA Guidance for Combined Sewers Draws Mixed Reviews

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Seattle will be the first city to test the new integrated framework. Photo…
Food Shortages Loom Again in Somalia, But Refugees Can’t Escape Water Crisis

Food Shortages Loom Again in Somalia, But Refugees Can’t Escape Water Crisis

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Poor rains have led to crop failures in Somalia, and the threat of food price increases could push parts of the country back into famine. Meanwhile, there is little relief for those who fled to neighboring Kenya, as the refugee camps there are facing water shortages.
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The Stream, August 10: Rain Collapses Section of China’s Great Wall

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Rains and Floods Continue in Asia Days of heavy rain caused…
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The Stream, August 9: Where Groundwater Is Running Dry

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photos of the disaster. Where Groundwater Is Running Dry The…
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The Stream, August 8: Rice — A Bright Spot for Global Food

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Global affected 20,000 farmers and ruined about 6,500 hectares…
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The Stream, August 7: Locals Weigh In On Mining and Dams

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Dams Communities in Mexico's southern states of Puebla, Tabasco,…

Infographic: Drought Slashes 2012 U.S. Corn Crop

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Much goes into producing a corn crop and much comes out.
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The Stream, August 6: U.S. Drought Expands to 64 Percent

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Drought Drought has reached 64 percent of the area of the 48…
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Federal Water Tap, August 6: Drought, Oil Spill, Infrastructure

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Before adjourning for a five-week vacation, the House of Representatives…
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Watching World Droughts and Food Stocks

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The world food situation isn’t looking good right now. …
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The Stream, August 3: Floods Wipe Out North Korea’s Drinking Water

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More than 3 million Syrians will require food aid over the next…