Water

The Mississippi is Mighty Parched
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The Mississippi is Mighty Parched

In September, low water levels made it more challenging to ship goods down the river and allowed a wedge of saltwater to move upstream.

Published Sep 29, 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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Storm Aftermath in Derna, Libya
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Storm Aftermath in Derna, Libya

Flash floods in the port city destroyed roads and swept neighborhoods out to sea.

Published Sep 20, 2023

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Mussel Rafts of the Rías de Arousa
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Mussel Rafts of the Rías de Arousa

The estuarine inlets of Spain’s Galicia coast are some of the most productive places to grow mussels.

Published Sep 19, 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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