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In Haiti, April Showers Dont Always Bring Flowers
2013-04-12 19:05:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Inter Press Service: In Haiti, a simple spring shower that would barely be noticed in most countries can cause devastating floods, due to the severe deforestation and erosion that impedes the absorption of rain. And the increasing frequency and intensity of rainfall and other meteorological phenomena, which scientists say are affected by climate change, are aggravating this country's already severe food security problems. These risks are among the biggest challenges in developing sustainable agriculture, said Philippe...
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