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Author Archives: Kristoffer Tigue / Inside Climate News

A man walks on dry, mud-covered land next to a river.
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Another Midwest drought is causing transportation headaches on the Mississippi River

by Kristoffer Tigue / Inside Climate News September 17th, 2024September 17th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

For the third year in a row, extreme drought conditions in the Midwest are drawing down water levels on the Mississippi River, raising prices for companies that transport goods downstream and forcing governments and business owners to seek alternative solutions.

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