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The number of trees that died in California spiked last year. Drought is mainly to blame

LOS ANGELES — Roughly 36.3 million dead trees were counted across California last year, a dramatic increase from previous years that experts are blaming on drought, insects and disease, according to a report by the U.S. Forest Service.

Los Angeles Times

Calvin Watkins: As Cowboys fanbase’s patience runs thin, what’s the plan to end the Super Bowl drought?

The number is 27 and counting.

Tribune News Service

How Las Vegas declared war on thirsty grass and set an example for the desert Southwest

LAS VEGAS — Fountains still shimmer opulently at casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, but lush carpets of grass are gradually disappearing along the streets of Sin City.

Los Angeles Times

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Forde Minutes: League Title Droughts That Could Come to an End

Clemson, UCLA and Marquette are among the men’s programs leading their conferences.

Sports Illustrated

Justin Rose ends four-year drought with win at 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Rose last won in January of 2019 at the Farmers Insurance Open.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rory McIlroy has key part of his game in perfect shape to end major drought says Padraig Harrington

Holywood man has not won major honour since 2014 but is the current world no.1 and looks to be back to his best

Belfast Live

Sarah Jane Smith snaps 15-year victory drought, becomes third woman to win on Australia’s mixed-gender series

Of the eight events that have been staged in the series, women have won three of them.

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What the crisis on the Colorado River means for Southern California

LOS ANGELES — Call it water whiplash: As California recovers from one of its wettest months in recent history, the Colorado River is still dwindling toward dangerous lows.

Los Angeles Times

Callum Wilson's 'brilliant mentality' Eddie Howe lauded amid self-criticism after ending goal drought

The Newcastle number nine was back on the scoresheet for Eddie Howe's side

Chronicle Live

Shay Given lauds Callum Wilson for honesty after ending Newcastle United drought

The Magpies striker scored his first goal since October to open the scoring against West Ham

Chronicle Live

Treated sewage a drinking water option due to depleting ACT water reserves

Canberrans' appetite for drinking recycled water will be tested this year as Icon Water explores treated sewage as an option in response to depleting reserves.

The Canberra Times

Pacific Storm Train To Resume Along West Coast

Following a lull over the past few weeks, Pacific storms will once more make it to the West Coast of the United States

Zenger

In Central Texas, an urban tree canopy bends to the ice

The Hill Country loves its trees. But improper pruning and a drought earlier in the year may have contributed to the huge number of downed branches this week that frequently took power lines with them.

The Texas Tribune

Cotton grower fined for taking water during drought

A NSW irrigator has been fined $350,000 after knowingly taking water when meters weren't working and building an illegal dam, but critics say it's not enough.

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Los Angeles Times

Epic California snowpack is now the deepest it's been in decades

Drought-weary California is entering February with deeper snowpack than it has seen in four decades, reflecting a healthy boost in the state's supply of water but also spurring concerns about dryness in the months ahead.

Manchester Evening News

Tom Heaton reveals what Manchester United dressing room think about club's trophy drought

Man United are through to the final of the League Cup after defeating Nottingham Forest 5-0 on aggregate in the semi-final.

Tribune News Service

NYC’s streak of no snow ends after Central Park dusting

NEW YORK — After almost a year with no measurable snowfall, New York City’s snow drought ended Wednesday after a light dusting of wintry mix.

Los Angeles Times

Environmental group urges California to limit the growing of almonds and alfalfa

LOS ANGELES — As drought and climate change continue to wreak havoc on California’s water supply, an environmental advocacy group is calling on the state to limit the cultivation of thirsty crops like almonds and alfalfa, saying the agriculture industry is guzzling most of the state’s supplies at the expense…

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The Independent UK

Pumping Mississippi River water west: solution or pipedream?

Amid a major drought in the Western U.S., a proposed solution comes up repeatedly: large-scale river diversions, including pumping Mississippi River water to parched states

Los Angeles Times

California offers proposal on Colorado River crisis, disagreeing with six states

California has given the federal government its own counterproposal for apportioning reductions of Colorado River water, saying a plan offered by six other states would disproportionately burden farms and cities in Southern California.

Reuters

U.S. states struggle to share dwindling waters of Colorado River

The Colorado River, which provides drinking water to 40 million people in seven U.S. states, is drying up, straining a water distribution pact amid the worst drought in 12 centuries, exacerbated by climate change.

Tribune News Service

Adam Minter: Arizona can't keep growing without finding more water

The 23-year drought that’s parching the Southwest is forcing Arizona to make a bitter choice. Unless developers can find new sources of water, the state’s largest master-planned housing development is going to remain a desert.

Tribune News Service

Sierra Nevada snowpack hits biggest level in nearly 30 years

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The statewide Sierra Nevada snowpack — the source of nearly one-third of California’s water supply — is at its highest level since 1995, boosting hopes that an end to the drought is near, but also raising concerns that a few warm spring storms could melt it…

The Independent UK

Newcastle trophy drought: A look back at the Magpies’ long wait for silverware

The Carabao Cup finalists have not celebrated a major domestic trophy win since 1955

Al Jazeera

US states propose Colorado River cuts, California lone holdout

Authorities in US West are in talks to cut water use as Colorado River faces historically low levels amid drought.

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