drought
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Vulnerability: Agricultural Workers and Climate Change
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Since the broad discovery of climate change in the 1970s, researchers and scientists have attempted to understand its wide-ranging effects. Previous studies have extensively examined the relationship of climate to water access, human health, economic development, and global food supply. But as researchers tend to focus on the larger-scale threats…
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The Role of Drought and Climate Change in Syrian Conflict
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A recent study shows how climate change contributed to the 2007-2010 drought and how this affected conflict in Syria.
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The Unintended Consequences of Subsidized Irrigation Conservation
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Government-led, cost share programs enabling US farmers to adopt water-saving irrigation systems may actually be increasing water use. Changing the way water rights are defined might help.
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All Dried Up: Drought Variability Modeling and the Megadroughts to Come
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A study of past megadroughts and predicted climate change indicate that the Southwest and Central Plains could face decades-long droughts in the coming century.
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India’s Midday Meal Program: A Safety Net for Children’s Health
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India’s Midday Meal Program provides a cushion for children’s health during times of drought and economic shock.