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The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Which plants will survive and can I use grey water? Gardening as UK summers get drier

As parts of Beth Chatto’s visionary drought-tolerant gardens in Essex turn brown, the head gardener offers advice

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

Experts say these 2 types of grass are best for a drought-tolerant lawn – and it’s almost prime time to sow them

It's almost time to sow them

Ideal Home · Aug 16

These 6 Plants Don't Need You to Water Them – and Still Bring Effortless Color in the Hottest Months

While every plant needs watering during its first season, these seven resilient species thrive through heat and drought with remarkably little fuss

Homes & Gardens · Aug 16

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Europe's shrinking rivers give rise to debate over how to tackle drought

Europe's shrinking rivers are disrupting industry, reducing power generation and intensifying the debate over how to respond to worsening drought. As water levels fall across the continent, authorities and businesses alike are looking for ways to keep freight moving and critical infrastructure operating. Hydrologists warn, however, that digging rivers deeper…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 16

This Drought-Tolerant Perennial Is Replacing Thirsty Bedding Plants in American Gardens – It Flowers Through Heatwaves and Pollinators Love It

Lantana offers months of color, even in heat and drought

Homes & Gardens · Aug 15

Met Office warns rainfall may not be enough to reverse drought effects

The chief meteorologist said that rain is on its way, but a question mark remains over how much will fall

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Government needs to win back trust of farmers, says Andy Burnham

Mr Burnham visited a family-run potato farm near Truro, Cornwall, on Saturday that has been affected by the drought.

Evening Standard · Aug 15

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In 2024, study found how 365 beehives helped Kenyan farmers keep elephants away from crops

A nine-year study explored beehive fences deterring elephants from farms near Tsavo East National Park. These fences successfully reduced crop raids by an average of seventy-six percent over the study period. The method relies on elephants avoiding disturbed bees, offering a nature-based conflict resolution. However, drought significantly impacted bee colony…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Experts reveal how to repair bald lawn patches after a summer of heat and drought – the simple steps to help your grass recover

The simple steps to help your grass recover

Ideal Home · Aug 15

UK PM Andy Burnham announces £65m support package for farmers hit by drought

Farmers in England are set to receive an extra £65 million in government support as drought conditions continue to damage crops and put pressure on water supplies.

The Times of India · Aug 15

Andy Burnham to announce £65m for drought-hit farmers

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The Independent UK · Aug 15

Facing drought, the Dutch rethink water management

NIJMEGEN, Netherlands - On the banks of the Waal, the Dutch branch of the Rhine, swimmers are sunning themselves on a Nijmegen beach that didn’t exist before the river level dropped a few months ago.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

Farmers to get £65m drought aid as Burnham warned industry at ‘breaking point’

Britain ‘does not have a plan for climate change’ prime minister warned

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure

PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

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The Economic Times · Aug 14

In 2015, Indonesia's devastating El Niño fires burned 2.6 million hectares and sent toxic haze across Southeast Asia. 11 years later, restoration efforts had helped cut burned peatland area by 70% in 2023 compared with 2019, showing the value of rewetting

Indonesia is facing renewed wildfire concerns as a strong El Niño brings the prospect of reduced rainfall in 2026. The country’s devastating 2015 fires burned about 2.6 million hectares and sent pollution across Southeast Asia, highlighting the vulnerability of degraded peatlands. Restoration efforts established after that disaster have focused on…

Euronews · Aug 14

UK must 'face up to changing climate,' PM says on visit to fire-hit Stourbridge

The West Midlands, alongside nearly three-quarters of England, is in drought after weeks of high temperatures and scant rainfall, increasing the risk of fires.

The Independent UK · Aug 14

RFU forced to delay start of community rugby season due to drought in England

The season start date has been pushed back to the week commencing 21 September

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Thames Water plans to restart desalination plant – after drought has ended

Utility company’s plant, which has only run five times, now has an estimated total cost of £500m

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The Times of India · Aug 14

In 1870, a former slave and Union soldier staked a homestead in Nebraska; drought and grasshoppers cost him the claim, but he eventually owned more than 2,000 acres

Escaping the bonds of slavery, Robert Ball Anderson became a proud soldier in the Union Army. Despite facing significant obstacles in farming caused by severe weather and pests, he dedicated himself to saving money through various jobs, including cooking for railroads. His efforts culminated in owning more than two thousand…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists

Extreme heat and lack of rain threatening public water supply, with ‘real trouble’ predicted if autumn stays dry

Homes & Gardens · Aug 14

5 Herbs That Thrive on Neglect – For Easy, Delicious Harvests With Almost No Effort

Drought, poor soil, and even a lack of pruning don’t faze these herbs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

El Niño may peak at the worst time for the Amazon – and it should worry us all

Delay to rainy season in forest already damaged by human-driven heating could trigger powerful ‘Godzilla’ El Niño

Bored Panda · Aug 14

People Blame Politics As Europe Suffers The Most Brutal Drought In Years: “But What About Those Immigrants?”

It’s been a hot European summer. But it’s not just the record-breaking heat waves or devastating wildfires that have everyone sweating. Magnified by the climate crisis, the high temperatures and lack of rain have caused water levels to plunge across Europe, crippling waterways, wreaking havoc on power production and shipping,…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Tougher crops and beaver dams: how UK farmers are tackling drought

Hit by heatwaves and low rainfall, food producers are finding novel solutions to help crops and cattle survive

The Independent UK · Aug 14

England is officially in drought – how do we fix our water woes?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: With the drought hitting millions and putting Southern Water weeks away from completely running dry, Helen Coffey looks at what we can do as individuals – and as a nation – to conserve water as back-to-back heatwaves look set to be a recurring aspect of life

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