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Rapid drop in Lake Malawi's water levels drives down fish stocks: TheGuardian (May 22, 2013)— 1.5m people depend on lake for food – including popular Chambo fish – and Malawians are alarmed at decline in stocks.

Oklahoma residents begin to return home after deadly tornado: CBCNews (May 22, 2013)— Death toll stands at 24, including 9 children.

World's oldest flowing water found deep in Timmins mine: CBCNews (May 15, 2013)— Water as much as 2.64 billion years old has chemistry that could support life.

Carbon dioxide passes symbolic mark: BBCNews (May 10, 2013)— Daily measurements of CO2 at the authoritative "Keeling lab" on Hawaii have topped 400 parts per million for the first time..

MAP OF THE WEEK: Climate-fueled disasters displaced more than 31 million people last year.

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