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In Climate Talks, Plans to Keep Planet from Overheating Should Not Ignore Water

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Carbon-reduction plans, if not well designed, can worsen water scarcity and pollution.

Droughts Push More People to Migrate Than Floods

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World Bank report sheds light on the nuanced connections between “water shocks” and human migration.

Climate Change Is Intensifying the Water Cycle, New IPCC Report Finds

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The climate crisis will jeopardize key sources of fresh water and make extreme weather events more severe. But experts say there’s still time to prevent the worst outcomes.

Harmful Algal Blooms in Clear Lake, California

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A monitoring program tracks toxic cyanobacteria and influences change

‘Mass Aging’ of Dams a Global Safety and Financial Risk, UN Report Says

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A global dam-building binge that spanned the early- to mid-20th century is now reaching a turning point, according to a report published by the United Nations.