The worst drought in a long time, which is a result of anthropogenic global warming, has caused barges to run aground in Arkansas and Wisconsin shutting down barge traffic at those two points along the enormous inland waterway.<\/p>\n
As reported<\/a>:<\/p>\n It was unclear when the key shipping waterway might be reopened to commercial traffic…<\/p>\n Low water has restricted barge drafts to a lighter-than-normal nine feet and limited barge tows to fewer barges on numerous sections of the Mississippi River.<\/p>\n But even as vessels have lightened their cargo loads, numerous boats have run aground in recent weeks, forcing temporary river closures and snarling north- and southbound freight traffic. The river is a major shipping lane for grains, oilseeds, fertilizer, salt, coal, and other cargo.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The worst drought in a long time, which is a result of anthropogenic global warming, has caused barges to run aground in Arkansas and Wisconsin shutting down barge traffic at those two points along the enormous inland waterway. As reported: It was unclear when the key shipping waterway might be reopened to commercial traffic… Low … Continue reading Mississippi River Traffic Closed in Two Locations (AGW Linked)<\/span>