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environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Drought Crisis Worsens: North Carolina and South Carolina Face Expanding Drought Conditions"

The severe drought in North Carolina has quadrupled in size, now affecting 32% of the state, with the majority of the affected area located in Western North Carolina. Nine western counties, including Rutherford, Buncombe, and Henderson, are now in a severe drought, while far western counties like Cherokee, Clay, and Graham are completely engulfed. Henderson County remains under a Stage 2A water shortage alert, with residents expected to reduce water usage by 20%. Buncombe County has issued a burn ban due to dry and windy conditions.

via WLOS|

#drought #environment #north-carolina

environment2 years ago•6 min saved

Amazon Rainforest Faces Devastating Drought and Unprecedented Wildfires

The Amazon rainforest, which holds a fifth of the world's fresh water, is facing a severe drought exacerbated by deforestation, dwindling rain, and unrelenting heat. The drought has led to large wildfires, hazardous air quality, drying rivers, and isolation of remote communities. The drier conditions are accelerating the destruction of the rainforest, transforming it from a humid ecosystem that stores heat-trapping gases into a drier one that releases these gases into the atmosphere. This poses a double threat to the global fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. The drought has also caused water scarcity, contaminated drinking water, and health concerns for communities, while stressing animal species and increasing the vulnerability of the forest to wildfires. Experts warn that the worst may be yet to come, with climate models suggesting that such events will become more frequent due to climate change.

via The New York Times|

#amazon-rainforest #climate-change #deforestation

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Identification of Human Remains Found in Shrinking Lake Mead After 50 Years

Human remains found in Lake Mead as its waters recede have been identified as those of a 39-year-old man who drowned nearly half a century ago. The remains were identified through DNA analysis and reports from the original incident. This is the sixth set of remains discovered since May 2022, when a severe drought started to lower water levels dramatically. The receding waters have also revealed a second world war-era boat and a B-29 plane.

via The Guardian US|

#crime #dna-analysis #drowning