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The Latest Breaking News from Drought

World lost a record-shattering amount of forest in 2024, fuelled by climate change-driven wildfires

Brazil, set to host the COP30 climate conference later this year, lost the largest area of tropical forest in 2024.

Euronews

Bogs and dogs: Chelsea flower show puts practical gardens in spotlight

Loo that makes compost with human waste and drought- and dog-friendly creations among highlights at 2025 event

The Guardian - UK

Surviving swamps on South Australia’s parched Fleurieu Peninsula are a lifeline to wildlife – and farmers

South Australia is famously the driest state on the driest inhabited continent.

The Conversation

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AI Talking Trees Feature At Chelsea Flower Show

Talking trees powered by AI, drought-resistant crops and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers -- the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show is facing the future with a focus on innovation and climate-change adaptation.

International Business Times

Harry Kane issues verdict on Europa League final as Tottenham take on Manchester United

Spurs look to end their long trophy drought weeks after their former star did

Evening Standard

How Kangaroos are seeking to guarantee more MCG games

North Melbourne ended their MCG drought in the first of three games at the venue this season and Charlie Comben hopes there will be many more in future.

AAP

Why is southern Australia in drought – and when will it end?

Swathes of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia are in the grip of drought as they experience some of the lowest rainfall totals on record.

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Rain forecast to follow ‘remarkably dry start to spring’, says Met Office

The Environment Agency has warned of the risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall.

Evening Standard

'Big Foot' Zurhaar fires as Kangas break MCG drought

Cam Zurhaar overcame a foot injury to kick four crucial goals as North Melbourne beat Richmond by four points to secure their first MCG triumph in eight years.

AAP

Wild Jalen Brunson Family Fact Puts Knicks' ECF Drought Into Perspective

You're not going to believe this.

Sports Illustrated

Weather tracker: dry spring in northern Europe sets off drought warnings

Belgium and UK could experience driest spring in more than 100 years as high pressure dominates

The Guardian - UK

As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to new water supplies to sustain growth

Leaders hope to treat groundwater and capture more rain as the water from one of the nation’s most iconic rivers becomes less reliable.

The Texas Tribune

RSPCA Victoria warns surging animal cruelty against horses cannot be investigated without more funding

Organisation receives $2.3m from Victorian government but has projected operation costs of $10.8m this year

The Guardian - AU

A Thirsty Tesla Refinery Could Exacerbate Corpus Christi’s Water Crisis

Local activists warn that while residents must ration, unimpeded industrial expansion is imperiling the region’s future.

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Evening Standard

Long-term drought could cause ‘profound change’ in Amazon rainforest – study

Researchers believe climate change may cause the death of large trees and reduce the area’s ability to act as a carbon sink.

The Independent UK

What is a hosepipe ban as Britain risks drought this summer

England is at ‘medium’ risk for drought, according to the Environment Agency

The Guardian - UK

Exceptionally low river flows forecast across UK as drought threat grows

Predicted dry, warm weather likely to increase pressure on rivers, whose flows are already far below normal

The Independent UK

Mapped: Where Britain is at risk of drought amid hosepipe ban warning

Households are being warned of the potential risk of water restrictions, as parts of the country experience the driest start to the year for nearly a century

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The Independent UK

Risk of drought after UK experienced driest start to year for decades

Water companies have been warned they may have to implement measures including restrictions in the months ahead

Evening Standard

Thames Water warns customers of potential restrictions as drought risk looms

Chief executive Chris Weston said the company is doing ‘all we need to’ to prepare for potential water shortages.

Evening Standard

Arsenal told why Declan Rice could be first to leave if trophy drought continues

The £105m midfielder may soon get “itchy feet” without silverware

The Conversation

How the weather got ‘stuck’ over the UK – and produced an unusually dry and warm spring

A “blocking” weather system lingering high above the UK has produced one of the driest, warmest and brightest starts to spring on record.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: North America could experience record heat as high pressure builds

Temperatures set to soar 19C above seasonal average – as parts of Europe edge closer to drought conditions

Homes & Gardens

Best plants for sandy soil – gardening and plant experts recommend the 9 flowers and shrubs that will thrive in these conditions

Discover what expert-approved varieties to grow if you want the best plants for your sandy soil

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Gina Rinehart’s culture of praise, Zelenskyy invites Putin to peace talks, drought hurts farmers

Former staff lift the veil on life at mining firm; Pope Leo calls for end of hostilities in Ukraine; dry conditions heap hurt on farmers in SA and Victoria

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