A lack of fresh water has plagued the Comcáac people of northern Mexico for generations. There’s new hope in desalination plants, but some worry about its impact on marine life.
How China’s nature-based solutions help with extreme flooding
The water levels in North America’s Great Lakes, recently hit record lows. Though these changes are directly connected to climate change, some scientists suggest changes in behavior will need to be made to adapt to lower water levels in the future.
New York just one of several cities facing increased risk of coastal flooding
As New Yorkers clean up from Hurricane Sandy, they’re also considering what they might do to stop such a storm surge in the future. It’s a common problem facing leaders of cities the world over.
VIDEO: Bangkok residents worry whether worst of flooding is over
As residents of Bangkok, Thailand, try to make sense of the intense flooding gripping their neighborhoods, government officials say the worst has passed. Not everyone is so sure.
Drought in East Africa
A lack of rain and political unrest is threatening East Africa with starvation; Kenya is one of the hardest hit areas.
