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Severe drought grips western states
2021-06-07 16:45:00| Beef
The Colorado River is experiencing one of driest periods in 1,200 years.
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Drought Grips Western U.S.
2021-04-08 15:29:02| National Farmers Union
After a year riddled with pandemic-related challenges, farmers were hoping for an easy, uncomplicated growing season. Unfortunately, for many that dream seems unlikely, as much of the Western half of the country is experiencing severe to exceptional drought conditions. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the dry conditions can be attributed to “a weak summer […]
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Subsea operators must get to grips with new market conditions to realise growth potential
2017-11-20 01:00:00| Total Telecom industry news
The subsea cable sector is enjoying a period of protracted expansion, with the industry set to grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.75% between now and 2020, according to a recent report published by Research and Markets. However, operators in the sector need to re-evaluate their existing business strategies if they are to take advantage of developing market trends…read more on TotalTele.com »
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Why the juice category must get to grips with its lead problem - Focus
2017-06-23 12:09:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
Lead is an insidious poison; there is no such thing as a 'safe' level of lead in the blood, and even small amounts can lower IQ and cause behavioural problems. These realities are why lead was removed from gasoline and paint decades ago. But, what about fruit juice? Disturbing new research from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) in the US reveals that lead is much more common in foods like fruit juice than consumers may realise. The research gives fruit juice producers something to think about.
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When the Rains Disappear: Drought Grips Pacific Islands
2016-05-20 13:06:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate Central: From the vantage point of a boat bobbing on the deep blue waters of Majuro Lagoon, the encircling shores of the Pacific coral atoll are normally verdant with tropical vegetation. But on a recent sailing excursion with friends, Angela Saunders was struck by how brown and withered the island looked. "The vibrant color of all the trees was gone,' Saunders, a Majuro-based program manager with the International Organization for Migration, wrote in an email. "It was like someone put dampers on the world.'...
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