After quinoa’s boom, Bolivian farmers face degraded soils and climate stress
Quinoa, a pseudocereal, has been grown in the Andes since pre-Hispanic times. The 2010-2014 quinoa boom benefited some farmers in…
This summer, the American water crisis becomes real
This story was originally published by WIRED and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Two high-profile…
California will soon have more than 300 data centers. Where will they get their water?
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The ramifications of record-shattering heat on the West’s ecosystems
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.…
What’s driving the catastrophic wildfires in Georgia
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station. Wildfires are burning across more…
To Strengthen Climate Resilience, Focus on Social Protection by Ana Toni & Kevin Watkins
The international community is increasingly trying to distinguish between climate, development, and humanitarian finance—as if they can be neatly compartmentalized.…
This simple metal tube helps scientists predict drought before it happens
On a snowy February morning, Toby Rodgers strapped on a pair of snowshoes and trudged across a snowy field in…
In Nebraska, wildfires are turning cattle ranching into a tricky business
This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and The Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom…
The Colorado River is nearing collapse. It’s Trump’s problem now.
The Colorado River currently supports 40 million people and $1.4 trillion in annual economic activity in seven U.S. states and…
Ski resorts are increasingly reliant on snowmaking. But at what cost?
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.…