Drought

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In Kenya, girls are sold into marriage to stave off starvation from drought | Drought News
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In Kenya, girls are sold into marriage to stave off starvation from drought | Drought News

Marsabit, Kenya – As the sun approaches its scorching zenith, Dukano Kelle heads out from the desolate settlement of Kambinye in northern Kenya,...

Echoes of Water: Morocco | Africa’s New Directions | Drought
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Echoes of Water: Morocco | Africa’s New Directions | Drought

Morocco tackles pressing water scarcity through a blend of ancient and modern solutions. Morocco has always had water supply challenges, and they are...

Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires | Water News
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Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires | Water News

California’s Los Angeles continues to grapple with the wildfires that broke out on January 7. The wildfires, which have killed 24 people, are...

Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires? | Climate Crisis News
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Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires? | Climate Crisis News

The “Pyrocene” is upon us. At least, that is the theory which was first introduced by fire historian Stephen Pyne in a 2015...

In the dark: How rolling blackouts have transformed life in Ecuador | Drought News
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In the dark: How rolling blackouts have transformed life in Ecuador | Drought News

As Ecuador’s historic drought continues, power cuts may persist until April, said Jorge Luis Hidalgo, an energy consultant. For decades, experts have urged...

Kenya’s devastating drought is the worst in 40 years | Climate Crisis
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Kenya’s devastating drought is the worst in 40 years | Climate Crisis

Drought in Kenya has reached dramatic levels, with millions of people affected by the lack of water and food. This phenomenon, which until...

Saudi-hosted UN talks fail to produce deal to tackle global drought | Drought News
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Saudi-hosted UN talks fail to produce deal to tackle global drought | Drought News

A future global drought regime is now planned to be completed at COP17 in Mongolia in 2026. The 12-day meeting of parties to...