Burgeoning Mississippi riverboat industry grapples with increasing threats of flooding, drought

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.

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