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5 Island Nations That Could Completely Dry Up This Month
2016-04-08 14:34:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: Drought is causing panic in the northern Pacific nation of Palau, a group of more than 200 limestone and volcanic islands that are otherwise surrounded by turquoise waters. Officials warned Monday that the Pacific island nation could completely dry up this month as El Nio-caused droughts continue to severely threaten water resources in the region. The country of some 18,000 people is requesting urgent assistance, including shipments of water, from neighboring countries Japan and Taiwan. Officials...
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