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As the region experiences its worst drought in 1,200 years, 7 southwestern states have to curb their water usage from the Colorado River Basin and allow water levels to recover. Lake Mead and Lake Powell are both running low, LX News climate storyteller Chase Cain explains. Arizona will have to cut its water use the most.

Countries that relied on Ukraine for crops like wheat and beets are seeing shortages after months of war. Egypt and other nations on the African continent are going to see food costs “skyrocket” as a result. Donor nations should step up to provide relief, says Lester Munson, principal international and trade consultant at BGR Group.