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Harvey brings death, destruction to Houston as flood waters rise
30,000 people expected to seek shelter
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Thousands driven from homes, 7 dead, as Harvey hammers Houston
The most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in more than 50 years is forecast to remain in the region for several more days.
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Armed men destroy two dozen logging trucks in Chile indigenous dispute
Attack comes less than two weeks after a similar incident in which 18 trucks were burned.
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Insurers count cost of Harvey and growing risk from climate change
Munich Re scientist predicts climate change is likely to lead to more intense storms in the future.
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As heat rises, women risk death in South Asia
When heat waves hit, women - stuck indoors, wearing heavy clothing and refusing water to avoid toilet trips - are most at risk
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The cost of clean water: $150 billion a year, says World Bank
The risk of diarrhoeal diseases and malnutrition caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation is creating a "silent emergency" - World Bank
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Kenya imposes world's toughest law against plastic bags
In Nairobi's slaughterhouses, some cows destined for human consumption have had 20 bags removed from their stomachs
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Seven reasons we are facing a global water crisis
But each year brings more solutions – like using wastewater for energy and monitoring groundwater levels more closely
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Houston devastated by deadly flooding from Harvey, more rain ahead
Authorities have urged residents to stay off the streets as rain falls at up to 5 inches an hour.
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Harvey claims second fatality, threatens catastrophic floods
Harvey is the most powerful storm to hit Texas in more than 50 years.
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