The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Brits warned of wildfires and droughts in Spain, Portugal, France and Greece

Forest fire alerts are in place in , while parts of Italy are suffering a drought due to the recent heatwave

Chronicle Live · Jul 20, 2022

Face it, Yosemite lovers — sprinklers can’t save the Mariposa Grove forever

Californians are shutting off their irrigation systems to reduce water consumption amid a devastating, climate-driven drought. In Yosemite National Park, sprinklers were turned on in hopes of slowing the climate-driven Washburn fire from threatening the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2022

Editorial: Joe Manchin’s dangerous betrayal on climate change will weaken America

Climate change is stoking life-threatening heat and wildfires in Europe while tens of millions of Americans in the South, Southwest and Midwest broil under excessive heat this week. Much of California is under strict outdoor watering restrictions because of severe drought. But President Biden’s best hope for serious climate action…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2022

Cameron Smith rallies past Mcllroy to win British Open at St. Andrews

The stage was set for McIlroy to end his eight-year drought in the majors instead, Smith stole the show by running off five straight birdies

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2022

Italy’s farmers in race against time as drought threatens crops

Agricultural waters could run out by the end of the month in the northern region of Lombardy

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022

Irish Water reveals the 12 areas of Ireland at risk of drought in heatwave as temps peak at 32C today

Since the middle of last week, we've seen temperatures slowly creep up day-by-day, with a high of 32C expected to be hit on Monday afternoon

Irish Mirror · Jul 18, 2022

Climate change extreme weather costs Germany billions of euros a year - study

Extreme heat, drought and floods caused by climate change cost Germany at least 6.6 billion euros ($6.69 billion) in damages annually on average in the past two decades, a study showed on Monday, with some severe episodes pushing losses into the tens of billions.

Reuters · Jul 18, 2022

Mistletoe decline could threaten nectar-feeding bird populations

Mistletoe can be native birds' only source of food in times of moderate drought. There are fears extreme dry weather could be too much for even the hardy plant to survive.

ABC News · Jul 18, 2022

The Open: Rory McIlroy confident of ending Majors drought after letting Claret Jug ‘slip away’ at St Andrews

Rory McIlroy stated his belief that he will soon end his almost decade-long run without a Major title after coming third in the 150th Open.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2022

Brilliant Cameron Smith wins Open as Rory McIlroy’s major drought goes on

Smith fired a final-round 64 to win at St Andrews as McIlroy missed the chance to win his fifth major.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2022