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Assad Support Not Enough to Keep Alawites in Syria
Syria Deeply had the rare opportunity to speak to Alawite supporters of Assad who have fled the country nonetheless.
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To Save Water, Farmers Go Back to School
THE TRIBUNE: Cal Poly irrigation center helps teach agriculture industry to combat drought.
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Syrians Split Over U.S.-Turkey Buffer Zone
While many Syrians are calling for protection in northern Aleppo, others worry that foreign intervention will only result in more bloodshed.
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My Syrian Diary: Part 34
Marah, a teenage girl from one of Syria’s besieged cities, shares her stories of life in the war. She recently moved to Damascus to continue her education, deciding to focus her college studies on prosthetics. She hopes to help heal the injured in her country’s conflict.
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The Killing Factory: Aleppo’s Military Academy for Kids
Syria Deeply spoke to the parents of children being trained to be ‘professional killers’.
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Stanislaus County Has a New Groundwater Database, but Does It Matter?
Modesto Bee: The new system is a framework for future regulation, but well owners remain suspicious – and tightfisted with data.
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Don’t Forget About Me: The Syrian Girl Who Wanted to Write
This is the final post in our nine-part chronicle of one organization’s determination to bring hope and healing to Syrian refugees through innovative education.
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In Sacramento, As Much As 10 Percent of Water Lost to Leaks
SACRAMENTO BEE: Leakage in Water Distribution Lines a Growing Concern Statewide; Legislative Fix Proposed.
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Marriage in Syria: Difficulties, Bribes, and Lack of Recognition
Obtaining internationally recognized marriage documents has become a difficulty for Syrians living in opposition-controlled areas.
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Devastated Economy Leaves Syrians Dependent on Aid
Local NGOs struggle from a lack of resources as aid dependency grows in Aleppo.
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Marriage to ISIS Fighters: A Ghost That Haunts Women in Eastern Syria
In Raqqa and Deir Ezzor, Syrian women are being forced to marry ISIS fighters from across the world.
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Life Without Water – Hope Runs Dry for East Porterville Woman
FRESNO BEE: “I don’t think I’ll last another year here like this,” says Juana Garcia. “How can the children and I live without water?”.
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Syrian Women Recount Domestic Abuse During Civil War
Already suffering from discriminatory laws and social stigma, women tell Syria Deeply that domestic abuse has intensified throughout the war.
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10 Questions: David Malcolm, Showerhead Innovator
As creator of High Sierra Showerheads, David Malcolm offers a shower that might make you forget about the drought – but which still uses only 1.5 gallons of water per minute.
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My Syrian Diary – Part 33
Marah, a teenage girl from one of Syria’s besieged cities, shares her stories of life in the war. She recently moved to Damascus to continue her education, deciding to focus her college studies on prosthetics. She hopes to help heal the injured in her country’s conflict.
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ISIS Confiscates Homes in Deir Ezzor
Local residents are enduring ISIS’s punitive home confiscations and other strict policies.
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The Mountains East of Fresno are Epicenter for California Fire Risk
FRESNO BEE: Overgrown Sierra Nevada forests are primed for catastrophic blaze among trees decimated by drought and bark beetles.
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Palestinians in Yarmouk: ‘Death Is Coming and We Cannot Stop It’
Syria Deeply had a rare opportunity to hear from Palestinians enduring violence and starvation in the Yarmouk refugee camp.
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Aleppo Water Crisis Puts Syrian Children at Risk of Disease and Illness, Says UNICEF
More than five million children in Syria are in need of aid, according to UNICEF’s Juliette Touma.
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Massive Marijuana Busts Hint at Big Water Problems
Water Diverted From Creeks and Streams to Grow Marijuana – Whether Legal or Not – Means Less Water for Fish, Habitats and People.
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Fresno County to Host $30 Million Solar-Powered Desalination Project
Fresno Bee: Private company seeks investors for project that will purify farm region’s tainted groundwater.
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Syrian Opposition Members’ Overtures to Israel Remain Unpopular
Although some members of the Syrian opposition have called for Israeli support to topple Assad, many Syrians view these proposals as controversial.
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Your Faucet as Power Switch: Water’s Hidden Energy Cost
Distributing Water Burns Electricity, a Fact California is Only Starting to Reckon With.
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World ‘Accustomed to Slaughter’ in Syria, says Human Rights Watch
Syria Deeply spoke with Human Rights Watch’s Letta Tayler about the dangerous predicament Syrians are stuck in between armed opposition groups, the Assad regime and the U.S.-led coalition airstrikes. This is the second segment in a two-part interview.
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My Syrian Diary: Part 32
Marah, a teenage girl from one of Syria’s besieged cities, shares her stories of life in the war. She recently moved to Damascus to continue her education, deciding to focus her college studies on prosthetics. She hopes to help heal the injured in her country’s conflict.
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Between Bombs and Beheadings: Palmyra After the ISIS Takeover
Syria Deeply recently had a rare opportunity to speak with residents of Palmyra, who have been enduring both public executions by ISIS and barrel bombs dropped by Assad’s military.
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Sixty Cameras, Sixty Refugees: Syrians Document Their Exile
Syrian refugees document their exile in the latest installment of the Karam Foundation’s series at Syria Deeply.
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All Factions in Syria ‘Must Do More to Protect Civilians,’ Says Human Rights Watch
Syria Deeply spoke to Human Rights Watch researcher Letta Tayler about the human impact of the prolonged violence in Syria on civilians. This is the first segment of a two-part interview.
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Is Drought the ‘New Normal’ for California?
Experts disagree, but water scarcity seems more likely in the future.
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Strapped for Cash, Syrian Local Councils Struggle to Survive
Syria Deeply spoke to local councils struggling to provide services to Syrians after the Assad regime pulls out.
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Drought, Beetles Preying on Weakened California Forests
Sacramento Bee: At least 12 million drought-weakened trees have died across California as forest officials conduct more aerial surveys.
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Idlib Protests Demand End to Rebels’ Military Rule
Syria Deeply spoke to residents of rebel-controlled Idlib about their recent protests against opposition forces’ military rule.
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My Syrian Diary: Part 31
Marah, a teenage girl from one of Syria’s besieged cities, shares her stories of life in the war. She recently moved to Damascus to continue her education, deciding to focus her college studies on prosthetics. She hopes to help heal the injured in her country’s conflict.
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Officials ‘Very Concerned’ About Drought’s Effect on Wildlife
Starvation, disease, even extinction are among the risks as another hot, dry summer begins.
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Bottled Water Companies Under Fire Amid Drought
Starbucks has suspended bottling California water; other companies feel they are being unfairly targeted.
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Getting to Know El Niño: Five Things to Understand
The celebrated weather phenomenon is forecast to be in play this coming winter, and it’s often thought to be a drought-buster. Think again.
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California Farms Surprisingly Resilient Despite Drought
Farm employment and crop production are both up, although there have been plenty of challenges.
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Water Shortages Leave Syrians in Aleppo Thirsty and Desperate
Syria Deeply spoke to locals in Aleppo as they endure a summer drought.
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Syrians Struggle to Celebrate Ramadan as Civil War Rages On
Syria Deeply spoke locals in the embattled community of al-Waer as they try to celebrate Ramadan under siege.
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Syria Enduring ‘Mass Exodus of Journalists,’ Says Committee to Protect Journalists
Syria Deeply spoke to the Committee to Protect Journalists’ Jason Stern about the threats Syrian journalists face today.