drought

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The Famine Early Warning Systems Network recently said 20 to 25 million people in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia need humanitarian food assistance, more than half because of drought.

From Barron's

Investors have been getting more economic data to sink their teeth into, after the U.S. government shutdown resulted in a data drought last fall.

From MarketWatch

Natural disasters such as earthquakes and drought also often compound the daily struggle to survive.

From Barron's

No part of California is currently experiencing drought conditions, or even abnormally dry conditions, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

For the environment bond, the largest portion of the money, $3.8 billion, has been approved to go toward updating drinking water systems and drought resistance.

From Los Angeles Times