A Natural History of the Future — Conservation Sense and Nonsense

“The way out of the depression and grief and guilt of the carbon cul-de-sac we have driven down is to contemplate the world without us. To know that …

A Natural History of the Future — Conservation Sense and Nonsense

Drought affecting Panama Canal threatens 40% of world’s cargo ship traffic – CBS News

The authority is considering diverting water from other rivers and constructing additional reservoirs, as the lakes that feed the canal also serve as the primary source of drinking water for nearby Panama City.

As climate change brings hotter temperatures and prolonged dry spells to the tropics, the canal’s long-term viability is now a subject of concern for many.

“We are climate dependent so this issue of climate change to us is real,” said Ricaurte Vasquez Morales, the canal’s administrator.

Source: Drought affecting Panama Canal threatens 40% of world’s cargo ship traffic – CBS News