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Poland’s disaster-hit Oder river will not recover soon

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POLAND

An ecological disaster on the Oder, Poland’s second-longest river, on its western border with Germany, revealed the state’s weaknesses in water quality control and environmental…

Argentine Mendoza drought requires regulatory rethink

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ARGENTINA

Decade-long drought in Mendoza.

Controversy may mire Tanzania’s Stiegler’s Gorge Dam

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TANZANIA

Tanzania's controversial hydroelectric project at Stiegler's Gorge.

Extreme weather poses growing threat to China

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CHINA

The government’s record in reducing the impact of natural disasters is impressive, but the challenge is growing. The most serious threats are drought and flooding, which can kill…

Peru floods may bring economic woes, political gains

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PERU

Landslides and flooding the length of the Pacific coast of Peru have caused widespread damage to housing and infrastructure, revealing the vulnerability of the country’s largest…

Extreme weather highlights longer-term Canada concerns

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CANADA

The extreme cold comes as the province is still dealing with the damage caused by unprecedented levels of heat and wildfires last summer and then record levels of rainfall and…

China makes progress on environment -- but not enough

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CHINA

Environmental policy in China.

Drought will harm industry and farming in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

The severe drought that has hit Colombia's agricultural and energy sectors.

Iranian environmental efforts face political hurdles

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IRAN

Iran’s environmental crises and political responses.

South Asia will focus on easing impact of large floods

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SOUTH ASIA

India and Pakistan face a higher risk of heatwaves. Rising average temperatures may be linked to increased monsoon-related emergencies in South Asia.