Mar 3rd, 2008 · The Panama Canal is the shortcut between the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. As the Earth's climate changes, the canal will face changes, too. It depends on rain, not seawater, to fill its locks, and changes in rainfall might mean the canal could run out of water.
Feb 11th, 2008 · Costa Rica's efforts to minimize global warming have made it especially vulnerable to climate changes. Because it relies on hydroelectric power, even a tiny shift in rainfall patterns could leave the country without enough water to meet its growing demand for electricity.
Oct 19th, 2007 · Parts of the southeast are still gripped in a devastating drought. Lawns are parched from a lack of rainfall and stringent watering bans have been imposed.
Aug 26th, 2007 · On the banks of the Kickapoo River in Crawford County, Wis., heavy rainfall is causing serious flooding. More than a foot of rain fell there last weekend, forcing an evacuation from hundreds of damaged homes. This is the biggest flood since 1978, which was once thought to be the flood to end all floods. Now, volunteers from around the area are coming in to help with clean-up.
Jul 23rd, 2007 · Intense rainfall in England has caused rivers to burst banks and streets to become like rivers. More than a month's worth of rain dowsed England and Wales in just hours on Friday, forcing evacuation and threatening the water supply. More rain is forecast.
Jul 2nd, 2007 · Nearly two weeks of heavy rainfall is continuing to cause flooding in the southern plains states, keeping evacuees from returning to their homes in several counties in eastern Kansas
Jun 16th, 2007 · In the Pacific Islands, scientists and villagers alike are seeing signs of change. There's less rainfall, the ocean is reaching farther inland and storms are increasing in severity. The question for Pacific Islanders isn't how to reduce their already low greenhouse emissions, but how to adapt.
Jun 16th, 2007 · An estimated 1 million wild camels roam the Australian outback, and their population is expected to double in a few years. Above-average rainfall in the desert has increased the vegetation available to the animals.