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Grist on MSN15d
Chile’s lithium boom promises jobs and money — but threatens a critical water source
and the Atacama’s exceptionally arid climate preserved them. As one biologist put it, the Atacama Desert is a “geological ...
Hosted on MSN9mon
The driest hot desert on Earth is in a bloom frenzy. Here’s why
The Atacama Desert stretches along the coast of northern ... It’s not clear whether climate change or El Niño (a natural climate phenomenon that influences global weather) are to blame for ...
The Cool Down on MSN4d
Unexpected breakthrough in barren landscape offers new hope for drought-prone cities: 'This research represents a notable shift'
"We hope to encourage policymakers to integrate this renewable source into national water strategies." Unexpected ...
National Geographic news1y
Deserts, explained
The driest deserts, such as Chile's Atacama Desert, have parts that receive less ... Some plants have adapted to the arid climate by growing long roots that tap water from deep underground.
Daily Express1mon
The little seaside city that's the driest in the world - almost never rains
Arica, a port city in northern Chile, is part of the Atacama Desert, the driest non-polar ... species and insects which have adapted to the climate. According to the United Nations, the city ...
pv magazine Australia15d
Researchers study coal-fired power plant emission effects on solar panels
An international research team studied the solar PV impact of emissions from a coal-fired power plant in the Atacama Desert, ...
scmp.com3y
Mega earthquake, tsunami hit Chile’s Atacama Desert some 3,800 years ago
Some 3,800 years ago a massive 9.5-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami with waves as high as 20 metres (66 feet) slammed the coastline of Chile’s Atacama Desert, the world’s driest ...