16 Apr 2013
Texas cattle industry slammed by drought — use of native grasses helps some ranches survive
The United States cattle herd is at its lowest level in 60 years, largely because of the drought, The New York Times reports in a special piece on the industry. Many ranchers are struggling to hang on. Texas has been battling a severe drought since 2010. Unable to grow their own hay due to lack […]
4 May 2013
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NASA study projects warming-driven changes in global rainfall
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A NASA-led modeling study provides new evidence that global warming may increase the risk for extreme rainfall and drought. The study shows for the first time how rising carbon dioxide concentrations could affect the entire range of rainfall types on Earth. Analysis of computer simulations from 14 climate models indicates […]
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