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Devastating Flooding in East Africa
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Devastating Flooding in East Africa

Heavy rainfall in the Horn of Africa submerged entire towns in floodwater.

Published Nov 21, 2023

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The Biesbosch of the Netherlands
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The Biesbosch of the Netherlands

These freshwater tidal wetlands have been shaped by centuries of floods and the efforts to control them.

Published Nov 17, 2023

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Indigenous Communities Protect the Amazon
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Indigenous Communities Protect the Amazon

Indigenous people are protecting carbon-rich forests in South America, and satellites are helping.

Published Oct 9, 2023

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Climate Change Lends New Color to the Ocean
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Climate Change Lends New Color to the Ocean

Two decades of satellite measurements show that the sea surface is shading toward green.

Published Oct 2, 2023

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Water Returns to Laguna de Aculeo
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Water Returns to Laguna de Aculeo

The drought in Chile isn’t over, but recent late-winter rains provided enough moisture for water to start pooling up again.

Published Sep 16, 2023

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