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New York City gets first drought warning in 20 years as mayor warns of severe water shortages

Drought warning means pausing $2bn repair to major city aqueduct

The Independent UK

New York City Issues Drought Warning After Dry Conditions

New York City faces drought warning for the first time in 22 years, prompting immediate water conservation measures.

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NYC issues drought warning and pauses aqueduct repairs

New York City issued its first drought warning in 22 years and paused major repairs to its main water aqueduct out of concern for the lack of rainfall

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Little sign of rain to alleviate drought and wildfire risks in US north-east

Ongoing dry conditions threaten to aggravate blazes in New York and New Jersey as wildfire seasons grow in intensity

The Guardian - US

Mass child sacrifices in 15th-century Mexico were a desperate attempt to appease rain god and end devastating drought

The sacrifice of at least 42 children in Tenochtitlán, now Mexico City, was an effort to calm the anger of the Aztec rain god during a devastating drought, researchers have revealed.

LiveScience

‘Dante’s inferno’: Wildfires scorch New York amid historic drought

For millions of New Yorkers in the concrete jungle and beyond, the spate of wildfires at their backdoor was unthinkable.

Al Jazeera

3 innovative ways to help countries hit by climate disasters, beyond a loss and damage fund

These days, it’s hard to escape news stories discussing how climate change is contributing to extreme weather disasters, including the recent U.S. hurricanes. Aid agencies are increasingly worried about the widespread damage.

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‘I have lost everything’: southern Africa battles hunger amid historic drought

Crops have failed in several countries, with 27m people at risk of hunger according to World Food Programme

The Guardian - UK

New Jersey Declares Drought Warning Amid Widespread Wildfires

New Jersey declares drought warning and urges water conservation measures amidst escalating wildfire risks.

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Volunteer firefighter is arrested on suspicion of starting New York brush fire

Multiple fires have broken out across New York and New Jersey amid strong winds and severe drought conditions

The Independent UK

Record-setting dry conditions threaten more US wildfires, drinking water supplies

Firefighters are battling wildfires from California to New Jersey and New York, hampered by high winds and record-setting dry conditions

The Independent UK

New Jersey will issue a drought warning after driest October ever and as wildfires rage

New Jersey is issuing a drought warning after its driest September and October ever

The Independent UK

‘I’m switched off’: frustration and fatigue as power cuts keep Ecuador in the dark

Facing a severe drought and reliant on hydropower, the country is enduring relentless blackouts. But experts say opportunities have been missed to adapt and diversify

The Guardian - UK

‘Levels are dropping’: drought saps Zambia and Zimbabwe of hydropower

Vast human-made Lake Kariba is at near-record low, causing daily power cuts and devastating two African economies

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In a record-breaking drought, bush birds from around Perth flocked to the city

Perth is no stranger to hot and dry summers, but the period from October 2023 to April 2024 was exceptional. The city’s rainfall for these seven months was only 23 millimetres, the lowest since records began in the 1870s. It was also one of the warmest summers on record, with…

The Independent UK

California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to China

California farmers have been devoting more land to pistachios, which are seen as hardier and more drought-tolerant in a state prone to dramatic swings in precipitation

The Independent UK

Why is it warm in November? How climate change has heated up your fall

Social media users are reacting strongly to warm temperatures, drought in NYC and beyond

The Guardian - UK

Amad Diallo ends Manchester United’s European drought by seeing off Paok

Amad Diallo scored two second-half goals to help Manchester United beat Paok 2-0 and earn a first Europa League victory of the season

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The Guardian - UK

How the climate crisis threatens the Panama Canal – and the country’s future

Recent drought restrictions on the waterway cost the country $1bn. Now, newly appointed environment minister Juan Carlos Navarro must find a way to balance sustainability with economic growth

The Independent UK

A record number of US states are in drought during what may be Earth’s warmest year

New York City residents were told to conserve water this week after the driest October on record

Barchart

Grain Market Watch: Can Wheat, Corn, and Soybean Prices Maintain Momentum?

The interview discusses the recent surge in grain prices, driven by increased demand from Mexico and China, as well as the uncertainty surrounding the US election and potential trade disruptions. Additionally, the rising demand for vegetable oils, particularly soybean oil, due to the growing renewable diesel market is highlighted. The…

Radio France Internationale

Emotional abstracts recount Zimbabwe’s struggles and strength

Zimbabwe’s dramatic landscapes and enduring struggles resonate in Gillian Rosselli’s abstract paintings, which reveal her homeland’s resilience amid drought, poverty and environmental decline. Rosselli has made her European debut this year with two major exhibitions – at the Zimbabwe pavilion in the Venice Biennale and at the “Also Known as…

The Independent UK

NYC declares a drought watch and asks residents to conserve water

New York’s mayor is urging residents to take shorter showers, fix leaky faucets and otherwise conserve water

Barchart

Coffee Price Slide as Drought Concerns Ease in Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -3.00 (-1.22%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF25 ) is down -96 (-2.20%). Coffee prices today extended this week's sell-off, with arabica falling to a 2-month low and robusta sliding to a 2-3/4 month low. Coffee prices are under pressure as forecasts...

The Guardian - US

Heat is on for Halloween as record temperatures forecast for much of US

Parts of north-east and Great Lakes regions to surpass 80F as thunderstorms predicted from Indianapolis to Louisiana

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