/tags/shortages shortages en-US WLRN Wed, 12 Apr 2023 22:00:30 GMT /environment/npr-breaking-news/2023-04-12/swimming-pools-and-lavish-gardens-of-the-rich-are-driving-water-shortages-study-says Socioeconomic disparity is just as influential as climate change and population growth when it comes to explaining why so many cities are struggling with their water supply, researchers say. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 22:00:30 GMT /environment/npr-breaking-news/2023-04-12/swimming-pools-and-lavish-gardens-of-the-rich-are-driving-water-shortages-study-says Emily Olson /health/2023-02-20/advocates-say-immigrants-could-help-florida-ease-health-care-worker-shortage Foreign-trained medical professionals could help Florida address a workforce shortage and meet the growing demand for care. But they often face barriers to getting certified in the U.S. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:30:00 GMT /health/2023-02-20/advocates-say-immigrants-could-help-florida-ease-health-care-worker-shortage Stephanie Colombini /local-news/2022-08-10/child-psychiatrist-in-south-florida-worries-about-many-patients-who-cant-get-appointment Dr. Howard Pratt, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, worries about all the kids who aren't getting care. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2022-08-10/child-psychiatrist-in-south-florida-worries-about-many-patients-who-cant-get-appointment Verónica Zaragovia /2022-07-22/cuba-will-resume-dollar-exchanges-and-allow-foreigners-investors The Cuban government is taking the unprecedented step of authorizing foreign investment in its emerging private sector and will resume an official exchange market for the dollar. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:15:42 GMT /2022-07-22/cuba-will-resume-dollar-exchanges-and-allow-foreigners-investors Nora Gámez Torres | The Miami Herald /news/2022-07-11/sri-lanka-is-in-a-political-vacuum-as-angry-protesters-occupy-leaders-homes Opposition leaders have yet to agree on who should replace its current leaders, while protesters who are angry over acute shortages of fuel, food, medicine and other necessities vow to stay put. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:30:00 GMT /news/2022-07-11/sri-lanka-is-in-a-political-vacuum-as-angry-protesters-occupy-leaders-homes The Associated Press /news/2022-07-07/the-u-s-wants-overseas-producers-to-continue-supplying-baby-formula The Biden administration is trying to help foreign manufacturers stay in the U.S. market for the long term, in an effort to diversify the industry amid a nationwide shortage. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:07:57 GMT /news/2022-07-07/the-u-s-wants-overseas-producers-to-continue-supplying-baby-formula The Associated Press /news/2022-06-26/how-a-massive-refinery-shortage-is-contributing-to-high-gas-prices Oil refineries have lost capacity over recent years, making it nearly impossible to increase supply and stabilize gas prices at the pump. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:47:38 GMT /news/2022-06-26/how-a-massive-refinery-shortage-is-contributing-to-high-gas-prices Brittany Cronin /news/2022-06-02/as-the-baby-formula-crisis-worsens-its-also-magnifying-disparities-in-the-u-s Empty store shelves. Frustrated parents. The formula shortage has upended life for millions of families across the nation and magnified longtime disparities in how infants receive nutrition. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:03:00 GMT /news/2022-06-02/as-the-baby-formula-crisis-worsens-its-also-magnifying-disparities-in-the-u-s Jason Breslow /news/2022-05-30/the-baby-formula-shortage-is-prompting-calls-to-increase-support-for-breastfeeding As parents scramble to find scarce baby formula and the government races to boost production and imports, some advocates say the U.S. should do more to encourage breastfeeding. Mon, 30 May 2022 09:00:20 GMT /news/2022-05-30/the-baby-formula-shortage-is-prompting-calls-to-increase-support-for-breastfeeding Scott Horsley /news/2022-05-23/with-food-prices-climbing-the-u-n-is-warning-of-crippling-global-shortages Fears of a global food crisis are growing because of the shock of the war in Ukraine, climate change and rising inflation. Tue, 24 May 2022 09:53:05 GMT /news/2022-05-23/with-food-prices-climbing-the-u-n-is-warning-of-crippling-global-shortages Robert Griffiths