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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.

U.S. Drought Recap, August 6-10

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Government reports show the U.S. is still hot and dry. Rain Nearly…

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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Watching World Droughts and Food Stocks

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The world food situation isn’t looking good right now. …

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…

More Lakefront Property Coming to Georgia

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The state doles out the first tranche of loans for reservoir…

The Stream, August 2: U.S. Drought Linked to Climate Change?

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Scientists are trying to understand whether the drought that…

The Stream, August 1: Urbanization and Rainstorm Connection

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China China canceled plans for a pipeline that would have dumped…

The Stream, July 30: Asian Rainfall Picks Up, While U.S. Drought Brings Benefits

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South and East Asia Despite fears of drought, the monsoon in…

The Stream, July 27: Is India Facing Drought?

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A new study found that only 30 percent of Arctic sea ice loss…

With Conservation, Indiana’s Cities Cope With Drought

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Indianapolis has cut water consumption by 28 percent in the last two weeks.

The Stream, July 23: Looking Ahead As U.S. Drought Persists

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The U.S. drought could last through October, prolonged by potential…