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    Major Rivers in the Amazon Drop to Record-Low Water Levels

    Major Rivers in the Amazon Drop to Record-Low Water Levels

    Amid a record-breaking drought, major river basins in the Amazon Rainforest are reaching their lowest levels ever recorded, with some even running dry. According to data from the Brazilian Geological Service (SGB), the Madeira River reached 48 centimeters at Porto Velho on September 17. By comparison, the average water level of the river at this […]

    Deforestation and Wildfires in Brazil Contributing to ‘Most Intense and Widespread Drought in History’

    Deforestation and Wildfires in Brazil Contributing to ‘Most Intense and Widespread Drought in History’

    Brazil is facing its worst drought on record, fueled by widespread deforestation and wildfire destruction in the Amazon and surrounding regions, scientists say. The destruction hinders the area’s natural water cycle, especially its crucial “flying river” phenomenon. As the trees in the Eastern Amazon and Cerrado regions absorb rainfall brought about by moisture coming from […]

    Biden-Harris Administration to Pay Western Farmers $400 Million to Conserve Water While Maintaining Crop Production

    Biden-Harris Administration to Pay Western Farmers $400 Million to Conserve Water While Maintaining Crop Production

    Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will pay farmers in 11 Western states $400 million to conserve water while still growing crops in the drought-stricken region, a press release from USDA said. The funds will be invested in a minimum of 18 irrigation districts to assist […]