Thursday, July 19, 2012

For Ecuadorian village, a struggle to adapt to changing climate

McClatchy: Frosts aren't on time for the 960 people living in this tiny, remote village, hidden on a chilly, windswept mountain ridge in South America. A minor problem? Maybe for some. But in the Andean community, 8,800 feet above sea level, frosts -- and their impact on crop cycles -- are kind of a big deal. In this agricultural community, crops are planted during the full moon, a tradition meant to help ensure a full harvest. But these days, the harvests aren't as full. Village residents say it's...

URL: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2012/07/18/156646/for-ecuadorian-village-a-struggle.html

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