A woman searching for rocks discovered human bones at the drought-stricken Mississippi River. A woman searching for rocks with her family found human bones on the shore of the Mississippi River, which is suffering from record-low water levels.
The low water levels in the Mississippi River are driving barge transport fees and supply prices up. Farmers, however, have to endure low-balling on their produce.
Due to drought conditions in various parts of the country, experts believe that the Mississippi River may soon reach its lowest levels in nearly a decade.
According to an EU study, almost half of the continent is suffering from ongoing drought and heat. Low water levels across the continent have provided a glimpse into history.
Major rivers across Europe are at their lowest levels in years, and climate change will only make things worse for aquatic ecosystems. But allowing nature to take back control can help fix some of the damage.