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Thousands Protest in Dried-Up Riverbed Over Iran's Water Crisis
Farmers and supporters have been holding a huge protest in what was once the Zayanderud river. On Friday, security forces moved against them.
The Climate Crisis Is Wreaking Havoc on Farmers in Iraq
"This is the land of my father and grandfather, but if things continue like this we will have to leave."
How Fish Skin Grafts Save Animals Burned in California Wildfires
For years, fish skin grafts have been used to treat human burn victims. Now the treatment is moving into the veterinary world.
California’s Sequoia Trees Are Being Covered in Blankets to Protect Them From Wildfires
The Sequoia National Forest is being scorched, and firefighters are hoping some of the world’s most iconic trees will survive.
Hawaii's Big Island Is Burning With the Biggest Wildfire It's Ever Seen
The fire scorched 40,000 acres and destroyed at least two homes, prompting mandatory evacuations.
A Dust Storm Caused One of the Deadliest Car Crashes in Utah Ever
Twenty-two vehicles crashed Sunday, leaving eight travelers dead, including several children. And climate change is to blame.
Climate Change Is Coming for Christmas Trees Now
Triple-digit temperatures are scorching Christmas trees, and seedlings can't get enough water because of the drought.
Extreme Drought Could Shut Down a Hydroelectric Power Plant In California
Climate change is coming for renewable energy.
How an Army of Goats Could Help Prevent California Wildfires
The state is anticipating a terrible fire season.
The Climate Crisis Is Driving Violent Conflicts Over Farmland
As temperatures rise and drought sets in, Nigerian herdsmen and farmers are clashing over ‘declining resources.’
‘Everyone Loses’: The Government Is Rationing Water at the California-Oregon Border
A major drought has forced farmers and Indigenous tribes to compete for water in a situation nobody ever wanted.
NASA Satellite Images Capture 2020’s Devastating Climate Calamities
These mind-blowing images are a powerful reminder of how a pandemic wasn't the only thing that left us scarred last year.