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The Stream, September 9: U.S. Temperature Records

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Summer 2011 saw more warm temperature records tied or broken…
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The Stream, September 8: Peak Water in Saudi Arabia

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Peak water looms more ominously than peak oil for Saudi Arabia,…

Ned Breslin: Building Momentum — Is Self-starter the New Self-sufficient?

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Every time I see Mayor Mendoza, I am greeted by his warm smile…

The Stream, September 7: Will Climate Change Sink Bangkok?

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Bangkok could be under water by 2030, the Guardian reported.…
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Peter Gleick: Is the U.S. Reaching Peak Water?

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Adequate, high-quality freshwater is fundamental for health, growing food, natural ecosystems, and a productive U.S. economy including the production of energy and all vital goods and services. But as populations and economies grow, new constraints on water resources are appearing, raising questions about ultimate limits to water availability.
Somalia Suffers from Severe Drought

Water and Food Security: Somalia Famine Grows, Drought Could Ease

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Meteorologists are hopeful for future rainfall, though they say the current disaster was preventable. The lack of rain, which is also affecting neighboring Kenya and Ethiopia, and political instability have tipped Somalia into a food crisis that could persist, even as drought conditions abate.
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The Stream, September 6: Sixth Famine Zone in Somalia

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The United Nations has declared a sixth famine zone in Somalia,…
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The Stream, September 5: Floods in India

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Floods caused by monsoon rains have affected millions of people…
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Federal Water Tap, September 5: Natural Disasters Abound

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Thrust from the Crust The nation’s nuclear power regulator…
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Peter Gleick: Water as a Weapon — Qaddafi’s Last Desperate Gamble

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There is a long history of conflicts over water. The first known water war was nearly 5,000 years ago: a conflict over irrigation ditches between the cities of Umma and Lagash in ancient Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in what is now Iraq.
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The Stream, September 2: U.S. Insurers Slow to Recognize Climate Change Threat

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Only 11 out of 88 major U.S. insurers surveyed recently have…
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Watered Down: Hurricane Irene Renews Debates About U.S. Budget and Climate Change

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Hurricane Irene killed at least 40 people, caused billions of dollars in damages, and cut power to nearly 8 million homes and businesses as the storm moved from the Caribbean through the East Coast of the United States last week. But while financial analysts and members of Congress focus on who and how much to pay for recovery, climate experts are pointing out holes in the system.