drought
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“For us, it’s all about diversifying water supply, being more climate resilient and not being in a situation where drought is going to have such a severe impact on our customers,” Pedersen said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Malta is also on the front line of climate change and at risk of desertification and drought, but neither main party made the issue its priority.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Almost nobody predicted this year’s matchup back in the preseason, when Wembanyama hadn’t yet reached the playoffs and the Knicks’ Finals drought was old enough to rent a car.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
"If you're dealing with a drought, you can go inside and close the door and turn on the air conditioner and get some level of respite," he says.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
We’ve even dug some irrigation ditches, in case there’s a drought.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
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