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Indian Hindu devotees walk through a dust storm at the Sangam.
Environment

India's New Reality: More Frequent and Severe Dust Storms

Scientists point to rising global temperatures as the cause of more intense weather across the region.

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Environment

Big Tourism Impacts for the Ol' Dusty Trail

One Colorado mountain town battles the dirty side effect of unpaved roads—for better or worse.

Environment

Rocky Mountain Dust-up: Runoff's Dirty Secret

The dust on high peaks, blown in from Southwestern pastures, farms, mining roads and off-road vehicle parks, is hastening snowmelt and reducing the runoff into the Colorado River, scientists say.