WITNESS: Colombia's indigenous Wayuu suffer the effects of climate change, drought and rising food prices

The Ecologist
Oct 14, 2016, 12:14 pm76 pts
La Guajira, a dusty but spartanly beautiful region in Colombia's desert north is in the grips of a crisis. Climate change, desertification and water shortages have combined to create a perfect storm for the local rural community: a drought so severe some places did not feel a drop of rain for three years writes…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- twitter
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

This $15,000 Toyota EV is selling faster than expected 130

More bubbles means more variation in ocean carbon storage 126

Ford launches new $0 down, 0% interest summer sales promo and you get a free EV charger 126

Tracking ice, tracking change: Satellite data reveal how melting glaciers reshape landscapes 116

Heat wave duration is accelerating faster than global warming, researchers find 114

Ted & Nancy’s Excellent Rooftop Solar Adventure 114

Will temperate seas act as refuge for coral reefs? Not in time, study says 112

Elon Musk tells Tesla’s biggest cheerleader on Wall Street to ‘shut up’ , here’s why 109

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.