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Dust storms an environmental disaster many associate with the 1930s Dust Bowl, are making a dramatic comeback on a global scale, threatening human health, economies, and ecosystems. As a result of deforestation, water mismanagement, unsustainable farming practices, desertification, and climate change, the frequency and intensity of dust storms are increasing, covering more geographical regions and posing serious risks to life and infrastructure. A Global Threat The dust storms of the Dust Bowl era caused immense damage to the ecology and agriculture of the American and Canadian prairies, but today's storms are spreading far beyond those borders. Dust particles, light enough to be carried by wind over vast distances, are now crossing continents, disregarding political boundaries. Area...

Washington: At least 15 people have lost their lives across the central United States as a series of tornadoes and extreme storms wreaked havoc in several states, including Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Officials reported ongoing rescue efforts and widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of customers after the severe weather hit the Southern Plains region starting late Saturday. Texas Hit Hard by Deadly Tornado In Texas, the Valley View area, north of Dallas, bore the brunt of a devastating tornado. Cooke County Sheriff Ray Sappington confirmed that seven people died in the disaster. The twister caused extensive damage, demolishing homes and a gas station, and overturning vehicles on an interstate highway. "The damage is pretty extensive," Sappington said in an inte...

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Dust Storms: The Growing Environmental Crisis of the 21st Century

Tornado Outbreak Claims 15 Lives in Central U.S., Rescue Efforts Ongoing