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Aerial view of Lake Tefé during a severe drought, when its waters are low.
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Miguel Monteiro
Severe drought and heat in the central amazon turned Lake Tefé into a shallow spa, killing fish and endangered river dolphins.

Hotter than your average spa: Rising temps in Amazon lakes sound alarm over climate change

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Unconventional Gas and Oil: Symposium on a Game Changer

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America's Leaky Natural Gas System Needs a Fix

Climate Change Is Not Just Anecdotal

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Maps Show Expected Redistribution of Global Species Due to Climate Change
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