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What the Colorado River water shortage means for the U.S.

What the Colorado River water shortage means for the U.S.

The megadrought gripping the western states is only part of the problem. Alternative sources of water are also imperiled, and the nation’s food along with it.
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The race to protect the food of the future – why seed banks alone are not the answer

The race to protect the food of the future – why seed banks alone are not the answer

A historian argues for conservation strategies that embrace creativity and diverse farming methods.
Switch to drip irrigation helps preserve aquifers

Switch to drip irrigation helps preserve aquifers

Millet is no longer a popular staple food in China, but the drought-tolerant crop is playing a role in controlling desertification in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

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