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Scientist Warns Major Drought Threatens Plains
Washington AP reports a major drought looming over the U.S. Great Plains risks famine and severe food shortages. Henry Lansford of the National Center for Atmospheric Research warns that population growth and limited crops could cause catastrophic strain even without drastic climate change. The six-year drought in Africa is cited to illustrate land carrying capacity under rising demand.
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