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Climate refugees – today’s new reality
Posted by TerraViva: Fabíola Ortiz on June 22nd, 2012
TerraViva: The continued exodus of Somalis to Kenya and Ethiopia has fuelled the debate on a new issue of global concern: climate refugees, driven from their homes and across borders by extreme weather events.
Massive displacement of people in some parts of Africa, especially the eastern part of the continent, is caused by lengthy periods of drought, famine and armed conflict. One illustration of this is the flood of people leaving Somalia since late 2010.
The issue has caused deep concern in the Office...
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Citing drought, Wyoming governor seeks disaster declaration
Posted by Reuters: Ruffin Prevost on June 22nd, 2012
Reuters: Wyoming's governor, citing drought conditions, has asked for a federal disaster declaration after dwindling runoff from meager winter snowpack combined with an especially dry spring and early summer hit ranchers hard, his office said on Friday.
The request, if successful, could help farmers qualify for federal assistance based on poor grass and hay production that has driven many to sell off cattle in the face of persistent dry weather.
"Wyoming farmers and ranchers are struggling to work through...