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Zelensky Warns Russia Plans to Blow Up a Major Dam in a 'False Flag' Attack

The Ukrainian president called for an international observation mission at the dam’s hydroelectric plant to prevent a potential catastrophe.

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Ukraine Rations Power Despite Battle Gains in Kherson

Russia may be preparing to retreat from the southern city of Kherson, Western analysts say, but Ukraine’s president warned of possible destruction of a dam upstream.

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Nigeria Floods Kill Hundreds and Displace Over a Million

The country is experiencing its worst floods in years, largely because of heavy rains caused by climate change.

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Three Ways to Build Back Smarter After Hurricane Ian

Big storms more becoming more common. That makes it crucial to take climate change into account when rebuilding.

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The World Got Diamonds. A Mining Town Got Buried in Sludge.

Waste from a diamond mine in South Africa grew ever higher as the ownership changed from De Beers to a billionaire to a Dubai-based retailer. The mining town paid the price.

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How A South African Town Became Buried in Sludge After A Diamond Mine Collapse

Waste from a diamond mine in South Africa grew ever higher as the ownership changed from De Beers to a billionaire to a Dubai-based retailer. The mining town paid the price.

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Climate Change Is Ravaging the Colorado River. There's a Model to Avert the Worst.

Success in the Yakima River Basin in Washington holds lessons for the seven states at war over water in the American West.

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Breaching Dams 'Must Be an Option' to Save Salmon, Washington Democrats Say

The state relies heavily on hydroelectric power generated by four dams, which have contributed to the depletion of the salmon population that is critical to the region’s ecosystem.

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Covering a Disaster That Hasn't Happened Yet - The New York Times

Giant rainstorms have ravaged California before. Times journalists combined data, graphics and old-fashioned reporting to explore what the next big one might look like.

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