Island Nation’s Water to Run Out in Days

As a drought continues to ravage Tuvalu , only a few days’ supply of fresh water remains on the tiny Pacific island nation—so Australia and New Zealand are bringing over a desalination plant. Air force planes from both countries are hauling the gear to rescue Tuvalu’s residents, who face a…

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Island Nation’s Water to Run Out in Days

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