An Alarming Glimpse Into a Future of Historic Droughts
Record dry conditions in South America have led to wildfires, power cuts and water rationing. The world’s largest river system, the Amazon, which sustains some 30 million people across eight countries, is drying up. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Drought
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/19/world/americas/south-america-drought-amazon-river.html