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  • Hot, Crowded and Smart

    July 22, 2013 |

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    Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

    For the past three years, water levels in the San Antonio Edwards Aquifer have decreased to uncomfortable levels and drought periods may continue as the population booms. The San Antonio Water System organization has set up rules to limit water use and has recycled water for conservation frugal innovation.

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  • Amidst Drought and Famine, Niger Leads West Africa in Addressing Crisis

    July 12, 2012 |

    PBS NewsHour |

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    Response Location: Niger, Madarounfa, Maradi

    Officials in Niger are addressing chronic severe droughts causing food shortages and leading to a widespread threat of starvation. They provide aid to malnourished children and resources for a crop planting technique called 're-greening,' which aims to reforest agricultural regions, restore soil quality and, in turn, increase food supply.

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  • To Survive Famine, Will Work for Insurance

    May 12, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Ethiopia

    Oxfam is working to prevent a drought in Ethiopa by insuring crops of farmers, causing them to have a greater desire to work in the agricultural market.

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