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Faced with drought, the Pharaohs tried (and failed) to adapt

Ancient Egyptian leaders increased their empire's grain production and crossbred cattle for resilience in an early effort to ward off climate disaster, a study shows. Even with preparation, however, the Egyptian empire ultimately collapsed.

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Faced with drought, the pharaohs tried (and failed) to adapt

Ancient Egyptian leaders increased their empire’s grain production and crossbred cattle for resilience in an early effort to ward off climate disaster, a study shows.

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States that shun Israeli firms risk losing FEMA disaster funds

Everglades detention camp sits in hurricane alley, raising safety fears

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Grassley and Curtis stall Treasury picks as fight over wind and solar tax credits intensifies

New EPA proposal aims to strike down landmark climate "endangerment finding"

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Wildfire burns historic Grand Canyon lodge as toxic gas leak complicates response

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Trump administration redirects clean energy funds in defiance of Congress

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