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Chile wildfires: At least 11 die in catastrophe
Story highlights Officials looking into what caused them Experts from abroad helping out CNN — A chain of wildfires has…
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Amazon rivers fall to lowest levels in 121 years amid a severe drought
Reuters — Rivers in the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil fell to their lowest levels in over a…
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A floating village is stranded on a dry lakebed as extreme drought grips the Amazon
CNN — A floating village now lies stranded on a lakebed in Brazil’s Amazon as severe drought leaves communities struggling…
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Canadian wildfire smoke reaches Europe as Canada reports its worst fire season
CNN — Canada has officially marked its worst wildfire season on record, with smoke from the blazes crossing the Atlantic…
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Brazil: ‘Extratropical cyclone’ in Rio Grande Do Sul leaves 11 dead
CNN — At least 12 people have died, five are missing and nearly 3,000 have been left homeless after an…
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Panama Canal: ‘unprecedented drought’ is affecting the canal. El Niño could make it worse.
CNN — An “unprecedented drought” is affecting the Panama Canal’s water supply and leading authorities to impose surcharges and weight…
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At least 42 dead and 85 injured in Haiti after flooding
CNN — Thousands of homes in Haiti have been flooded following heavy rains over the weekend, leaving at least 42…
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires is pouring into the US and could linger for days
CNN — Smoke from wildfires in Canada is moving into parts of the central US and could linger in the…
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