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Rain Forecasts for Brazil Undercut Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.17 (-0.76%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is down -2.20 (-0.39%). Sugar prices today gave up an early gain and turned lower on forecasts for abundant rain in Brazil's Center-South over the next week, which partially...

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Amazon River Drought Threatens Indigenous Communities

Learn about the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in Leticia, Colombia, due to the Amazon River's low water levels and the efforts to provide assi...

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In Colombia, Amazon River's extreme drought falls hard on Indigenous communities

The severe drought of the Amazon River has caused Indigenous communities who live beside it to struggle for food, water and simply getting from one place to another

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Sugar Prices Rally on Forecast for Sugar Deficit in Early 2025

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is up +0.67 (+3.08%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is up +12.30 (+2.19%). Sugar prices today are trading higher after Wilmar International, one of the world's largest sugar traders, said the sugar market faces a "huge risk of...

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Sugar Prices Fall as Forecasts for Rains in Brazil Ease Drought Concerns

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Tuesday closed down -0.10 (-0.46%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed down -1.90 (-0.34%). Sugar prices Tuesday posted moderate losses for a second day, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low. Forecasts for abundant rains in Brazil's Center-South...

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Rain in Brazil Weighs on Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Tuesday closed down -1.85 (-0.74%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) closed down -90 (-1.97%). Coffee prices Tuesday extended Monday's losses, with robusta posting a 2-1/4 month low. Above-average rainfall in Brazil is easing drought concerns and weighing on coffee prices. On Monday, arabica...

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Brazil Rains Ease Drought Concerns and Weigh on Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.12 (-0.55%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is down -2.60 (-0.46%). Sugar prices today are falling for a second day, with NY sugar posting a 1-month low. Forecasts for abundant rains in Brazil's Center-South over the...

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Coffee Prices Decline as Brazil Rains Ease Drought Concerns

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -1.75 (-0.70%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is down -106 (-2.32%). Coffee prices today extended Monday's losses, with robusta posting a 2-1/4 month low. Above-average rainfall in Brazil is easing drought concerns and weighing on coffee prices. On Monday, arabica...

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Why your Halloween candy might cost more this year (and it’s not for the reason you may think)

Drought and other extreme weather has resulted in a global shortage of cocoa beans and massive prices this year

The Independent UK

14 Big Names From LIV Golf And PGA Tour On Surprisingly Long Win Droughts

There are 14 big names, multiple Major champions and former World No.1s from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf who are stuck in surprisingly long winning droughts

Golf Monthly

Drought Forces Big Tech To Rethink Thirsty LatAm Data Centers

A prolonged drought in much of South America has forced tech giants like Google and Amazon to rework their plans for water-guzzling data centers.

International Business Times

Dogs belt Blues, end AFLW goal drought

The Western Bulldogs have responded to a 21-day goalless drought by pouring in their highest score of the AFLW season to run away with a big win over Carlton

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Sugar Prices Fall Sharply on Forecasts for Rain in Brazil's Center-South

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.82 (-3.59%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed down -14.10 (-2.44%). Sugar prices Wednesday retreated from 1-week highs and sold off sharply. Forecasts for rain in Brazil eased drought concerns and sparked long liquidation in sugar...

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Sugar Prices Retreat on Brazil Rain and Brazilian Real Weakness

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.76 (-3.33%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is down -13.70 (-2.37%). Sugar prices today retreated from 1-week highs and sold off sharply. Forecasts for rain in Brazil eased drought concerns and sparked long liquidation in sugar...

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Southern Africa Faces Worst Hunger Crisis In Decades

Severe drought in southern Africa, exacerbated by El Nino, leaves millions hungry and in need of urgent aid. Climate change worsens situation.

The Independent UK

Southern Africa endures its worst hunger crisis in decades. Drought from El Nino to blame, UN says

The United Nations' food agency says months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Nino weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the region’s worst hunger crisis in decades

The Independent UK

The pandas are coming! The pandas are coming!

The National Zoo’s long dark panda drought seems to be coming to an end

The Guardian - UK

Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature’s carbon sink failing?

The sudden collapse of carbon sinks was not factored into climate models – and could rapidly accelerate global heating

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Scottish Government to send aid to drought-hit communities in Africa

The Scottish Government is to provide £350,000 of support to thousands of households in southern Africa at “crisis point” after suffering the…

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Drought is parching the world's largest man-made lake, stripping Zambia of its electricity

Zambia’s worst electricity blackouts in memory have been caused by a severe drought in the region that has left the critical Kariba dam with insufficient water to run its hydroelectric turbines

The Canberra Times

'There's a lot of people who are frustrated': Can Lee break a 23-year drought?

It's been a long time since the Liberals have governed in the ACT.

The Independent UK

New species of Galapagos finch ‘can arise after just six consecutive droughts’

The Darwin finches, a group of about 18 species of passerine birds, are well known for their wide diversity in beak form and function.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sei Young Kim goes low with a 62 to lead 2024 Buick LPGA Shanghai

It's been three years and 11 months since Kim last won. Maybe this is the week she ends the drought.

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Whincup out to end 12-year Bathurst 1000 drought

Jamie Whincup has not held the Peter Brock Trophy in 12 years, but the Supercars legend is determined to claim his fifth Bathurst 1000 win.

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Sugar Prices Tumble on Brazil Rain and Brazil Real Weakness

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.45 (-2.00%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed down -11.20 (-1.95%). Sugar prices on Wednesday dropped to 2-1/2 week lows as forecasted rains in Brazil alleviated drought concerns. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said showers will continue this...

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