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The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Former development secretaries urge Sunak to increase east Africa aid amid drought

‘Famine in all but name’ ravaging Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, yet British aid is one-fifth of 2017 amount

The Guardian - UK

Elderly villagers become film stars to put Bolivia’s climate plight in focus

Don José and Doña Luisa, both in their 70s, are the true-life love story at the heart of Utama, which shows how drought is depopulating the highlands

The Guardian - US

Somalia on the brink of famine, caught between drought and Shabaab militia

Somalia is experiencing the worst drought in over 40 years, impacting over 8 million people. The issue is set to be addressed at a summit co-hosted by the United Nations on Tuesday.

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Fear of the F-word: Somalia avoids famine declaration as hunger spreads

Government fears interference from foreign aid agencies could destabilise development policy in a country hit by conflict and the climate crisis – yet people are dying of malnutrition

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water reports profits boom despite surge in burst pipes during drought

Also under fire for sewage discharges and executive pay, company makes first-half profits of almost £500m

The Guardian - UK

The NSW floods have been as gut wrenching as drought and caused more damage

Our farming systems and research programs are built to deal with drought, but recovery from these floods will take years – and cost billions

The Guardian - AU

Researchers look to native crops to improve drought resilience for broadacre farming

As climate changes, researchers are advising farmers to grow bush foods to improve drought resistance.

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Jabal: the new wheat scientists say can withstand extreme heat and drought

The variety is a cross between commercial and wild wheats – bred in a bid to develop crops that are more resilient to the climate crisis

The Guardian - US

Granite Belt winemaker Mike Hayes is taking steps to adapt to climate change and wants others to as well

In just a few years vigneron Mike Hayes has lost produce to bushfires, drought, floods, heatwaves and wild storms. Now he's a leading voice in climate resilience and how communities can adapt to accelerating change.

ABC News

USMNT Loss Marks 20 Years Since Team Advanced Past Round of 16

The drought continues after a 3–1 loss to the Netherlands.

Sports Illustrated

Floods rejuvenate Australia's environment, yet have 'sting in the tail' for many species

Floods are critically important for many plant and animal species, but scientists fear back-to-back extremes of flood, fire and drought are causing significant environmental damage — and say we don't know the full picture.

ABC News

Erik ten Hag has already outlined how he will approach first Manchester United game after World Cup

The Reds boss is keen to end Man United's five-year trophy drought but knows there's a bigger fish to fry.

Manchester Evening News

Lagoon dries up as drought grips Peru's southern Andes

The small Cconchaccota lagoon has been the axis of life in Vilma Huamaní's community high in Peru's southern Andes

The Independent UK

California set for another year of brown lawns, tight water restrictions

LOS ANGELES — Californians should brace for another year of brown lawns, tight water restrictions and increased calls for conservation as state water managers Thursday warned that severely reduced allocations are once again likely in 2023.

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The Independent UK

Drought-hit California cities to get little water from state

California water agencies that serve 27 million people will get just 5% of what they requested from the state to kick off 2023

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re left to die of snake bites, hunger, disease’: Somalia’s people of the drought – a picture essay

Drought, hunger, conflict and rampant inflation have pushed about 130,000 people into camps around Galkayo in central Somalia. Many arrive with children suffering acute malnutrition only to face a new set of dangers

The Independent UK

US agencies sued over fate of rare Rio Grande minnow

Environmentalists say the federal government isn’t doing enough to ensure the survival of the Rio Grande silvery minnow as drought tightens its grip on one of the longest rivers in the West

Los Angeles Times

Nearly 20% of California water agencies could see shortages if drought persists, state report shows

LOS ANGELES — Most of California’s urban water agencies believe they have enough supplies to last through another seven months of drought, but nearly 20% of them — including many in Southern California — say they could be facing significant shortages, according to a new state report.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Khartoum Hosts Meeting for IGAD Foreign Ministers

Khartoum hosts on Wednesday the 48th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) foreign ministers. The agenda covers safety and security in the IGAD countries, fighting drought and desertification, and settling conflicts among countries. Sudan is currently in the chair of the group and it held a meeting…

Los Angeles Times

US government pledges $250 million to help ailing Salton Sea

LOS ANGELES — The Biden administration has announced a plan to provide $250 million to accelerate environmental projects around the shrinking Salton Sea, helping to revitalize its ecosystems and control hazardous dust in a deal that will clear the way for California to take less water from the drought-ravaged Colorado…

Football London

"I won't stop again!" - Gabriel Jesus' next step after ending Arsenal goal drought is revealed

Latest Arsenal news includes comments from Gabriel Jesus who has struggled in front of goal since scoring in the North London Derby win over Tottenham in October

The Independent UK

Most of England remains in drought despite recent heavy rainfall

Water companies are being urged to plan now to avoid water supply and environmental impacts next summer.

Al Jazeera

‘If you see me, weep’: Hunger stones auguring drought in Europe

As water levels dropped in Europe, ancient river stones once again emerged to tell their centuries-old tales of despair.

Al Jazeera

In Mongolia, climate crisis threatens herding traditions

The nomads who have travelled around Mongolia’s Tsaikhir Valley for generations struggle with intensifying drought.

The Independent UK

Drying California lake to get $250M in drought funding

The federal government says it will spend $250 million over four years on environmental cleanup and restoration work around a drying Southern California lake that's fed by the depleted Colorado River

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