The Mississippi riverboat industry faces increasing climate threats that are making the river tougher to navigate.
by Keely Brewer, The Daily Memphian, Mississippi Today July 12, 2023 As demand for overnight river cruises on the Mississippi increases, the industry also faces increasing climate threats. Recent years have seen wild swings between heavy rainfall and severe drought, making the river tougher to navigate.
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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