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New climate report shows hazards of drought to human health in the Southwest

KUNC | By Alex Hager
Published November 17, 2023 at 10:50 AM MST
The sun shines on homes in To'hajiilee, New Mexico on November 15, 2021. Like many other Tribal communities in the Southwest, limited access to clean water poses health risks to residents.
Alex Hager
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The sun shines on homes in To'hajiilee, New Mexico on November 15, 2021. Like many other Tribal communities in the Southwest, limited access to clean water poses health risks to residents.

The Fifth National Climate Assessment highlights drought as a major hazard in the Southwest and says its impacts are most likely to harm tribal communities.

The Fifth National Climate Assessment highlights drought as a major hazard in the Southwest and says its impacts are most likely to harm tribal communities.

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