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KENYA: DROUGHT
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The drought in Africa is taking its toll on the people of Kenya, as well as Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea and Sudan.
The Turkana, a nomadic tribe, who depend on their livestock for food, have lost thousands of cattle, goats and...
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Drought conditions in more than a dozen states across the south forcing residents to cope in varying ways.
Headline: Crushing drought leaves south parched
Suggested caption: Drought conditions in more than a dozen states across the south forcing residents to cope in varying ways. (July 20)
("Tubers and rafters, just enjoying a nice, peaceful...
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Drought affects every day life in Kenya
18 August 2009, Laikipia, Kenya
1. Wide shot of dead cow.
2. Mid shot of dead cow.
3. Mid shot of dead cow.
4. Close up of dead cow.
5. Wide shot of Peruan Lesakut grazing his cattle.
6. Set up of of Peruan Lesakut
7. SOUNDBITE...
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One of California's largest water providers moved forward Monday on a proposal that would reduce the amount of water it delivers to more than two dozen cities. (April 13)
STORYLINE:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLYLos Angeles - April 13, 20151. Wide, exterior pan of Metropolitan Water District building in downtown LA2. Wide, auditorium 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Jeffery Kightlinger, General Manager,...
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Jews in prayer for rain as Israel suffers years of drought
Hundreds of Jews prayed for rain Thursday amid several years of drought in Israel.
Israel's senior rabbis led the prayers at Jerusalem's Western Wall, the holiest place where Jews can pray.
"The chief...
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Israel suffers water crisis after five years of drought
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Israel is experiencing a water crisis after suffering five years of drought.
It's an issue affecting farmers and tourism - but the government's solution to increase desalination has not been welcomed by...
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Israel suffers water crisis after five years of drought
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Israel is experiencing a water crisis after suffering five years of drought.
It's an issue affecting farmers and tourism - but the government's solution to increase desalination has not been welcomed by...
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Altered levels of rainfall change farming conditions in Australia
Bunbartha, Northern Victoria, February 2, 2008
1. Orchard of nashi pears
2. Close-up Forelle pears
3. Close-up sprinkler
4. Wide of pear trees
5. Close-up of Nashi pears
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) John Karl, Fruit Grower, Bunbartha Fruit...
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California farmers are bulldozing orchards in response to a record drought that's led to drastic reductions in irrigation water. In the Central Valley, farmers are ripping out thousands of acres of fruit and nut trees leaving empty fields. (Feb. 24)
SOUNDBITE: Barry Baker, co-owner, Baker Farming Co.
"I just knew that it would be tough to find water for these trees this year. And I'm glad I pulled them out now because it's just impossible to find water."
SOUNDBITE: Alan Thompson,...
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Californians increased water consumption this year during the severe drought, despite pleas from the governor to conserve, fallowed farm fields and reservoirs that are quickly draining, according to a report released Tuesday. (July 15)
Californians increased water consumption this year during the severe drought, despite pleas from the governor to conserve, fallowed farm fields and reservoirs that are quickly draining, according to a report released Tuesday.
The State...
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Unusually warm weather in the plains and eastern United States has many people happy that Spring has come early, but severe allergies and possible drought are causing concern.
HEADLINE: Warm weather welcomed but raises concerns
CAPTION: Unusually warm weather in the plains and eastern United States has many people happy that Spring has come early, but severe allergies and possible drought are causing concern....
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Father sees five of his seven children die of starvation
1. Various of displaced drought victim Borow Adam Mohamed taking care of the graves of his five children
2. Various of Borow Adam Mohamed praying for his children
3. Various of Borow Adam Mohamed grieving
4. Various of Borow carrying...
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California water resources director announced Friday that water will not be allocated to agencies that serve 25 million people and nearly one million acres of farmland. The decision could have a national impact. (Jan. 31)
Amid California's most crippling drought of modern times, state officials on Friday announced they will not allocate water to agencies that serve 25 million people and nearly 1 million acres of farmland.
The announcement marks the first...
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Gov. Jerry Brown met with top officials from water agencies, agricultural interests and environmental groups about California's worsening drought. (April 8)
SHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLYSacramento, California - April 8, 20151. Exterior of California State Capitol Building2. Governor Jerry Brown at meeting with water stakeholders3. SOUNDBITE (English) Governor Jerry Brown, (D)...
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Farmers in Costa Rica look on helplessly as their livestock die of dehydration, during a severe drought that is causing huge losses for the country's agricultural industry.
Farmers in Costa Rica look on helplessly as their livestock die of dehydration, during a severe drought that is causing huge losses for the country's agricultural industry.In Liberia, in Costa Rica's western Guanacaste province, farmer...
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Santa Barbara's reservoir will be mostly dry by summer. So the city is considering an expensive alternative: reopening a mothballed desalination plant to keep faucets flowing. (May 5)
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SOUNDBITE (English) Joshua Haggmark, Water manager, Santa Barbara
"The 5-inch floppy here and the tape drive. Hehe."
THIS MOTHBALLED CONTROL ROOM... COMPLETE WITH A 5-AND-1/4-INCH floppy...
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Governor Perdue has ordered state agencies to reduce water consumption immediately by 10 to 15 percent. The AP's Jason Bronis reports.
HEADLINE: Expert warns Southeast drought could worsen
CAPTION: More than a third of the Southeast is in exceptional drought and severe to extreme drought plagues some western states, where the dry weather helped fuel catastrophic...
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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state drought emergency asking residents to cut their water use by 20 percent. As AP Correspondent Haven Daley explains, the drought is having the biggest impact on farmers.
HEADLINE: California's Water Woes Worsen
CAPTION: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state drought emergency asking residents to cut their water use by 20 percent. As AP Correspondent Haven Daley explains, the drought...
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Calif. Lifts Water Restrictions as Drought Eases
California has decided to allow hundreds of local water districts to set their own conservation goals after a wet winter eased the five-year drought in some parts of the state.The new approach approved Wednesday by the State Water...
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Jordan warned it is getting hotter and drier than anticipated
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Studies suggest parched Jordan is being hit hard by climate change, getting hotter and drier than previously anticipated.
In the world's most water-poor region, warning signs abound of what a failure...
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Jordan warned it is getting hotter and drier than anticipated
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Studies suggest parched Jordan is being hit hard by climate change, getting hotter and drier than previously anticipated.
In the world's most water-poor region, warning signs abound of what a failure...