– Manuscript – A three-year drought has left millions of people in Syria, Iraq, and Iran with little water. A new study says it would not have happened without human-caused climate change.The west Asian drought started in July 2020. The new study found that it is mostly because hotter-than-normal temperatures are evaporating the little rainfall that fell. The study is by … [Read more...] about Study: Extreme Dry Condition in Syria, Iraq, Iran due to Climate Change
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Ketamine Becomes Pain Treatment Drug with Little Research
– Manuscript – As doctors in the United States reduce their use of opioid painkillers, another drug is becoming popular: ketamine. For more than 50 years, ketamine has been used as a painkiller for patients having surgery. Now, for profit medical centers and online health services have increasingly used the drug as a treatment for pain, depression, anxiety and other … [Read more...] about Ketamine Becomes Pain Treatment Drug with Little Research
These Coral Reefs Are Doing Well in Gulf of Mexico
– Manuscript – The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says changes in ocean temperature are the leading cause of coral bleaching around the world. From Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to the waters of Florida, it happens when warm water causes corals to expel their colorful algae and turn white. Derek Manzello is the head of Coral Reef Watch, … [Read more...] about These Coral Reefs Are Doing Well in Gulf of Mexico
Will Pandas Return to US?
– Manuscript – Panda lovers in the United States are hopeful for the return of the bears following a comment from Chinese President Xi Jinping last week. Speaking at a dinner with American business leaders on Wednesday night, President Xi said, "We are ready to continue our cooperation with the United States on panda conservation and do our best to meet the wishes of the … [Read more...] about Will Pandas Return to US?
Heir (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. In Ecuador, an outsider to traditional politics has won the presidential election. Heir At 35 years old, Daniel Noboa is Ecuador's youngest elected president and an heir to his father's banana business. He has promised to rebuild the country which is struggling with a weak economy and rising crime. An … [Read more...] about Heir (News Words)
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