Heat-Proof Flowering Shrubs For Hotter Summers – 6 Of The Best That Will Flourish in Drought and Heat Without Fuss No matter how hot it gets, these flowering shrubs will still thrive Homes & Gardens · Jun 13
'We Just Knew We'd Win': How the 1973 Knicks Identity Mirrors Today's Title Chase The New York Knicks aim to end a 50-year championship drought, drawing parallels to their 1973 NBA title win, marked by discipline and defence. International Business Times UK · Jun 13
America committed $1.2 trillion to fix its infrastructure. We're still flying blind A data center secretly drained 29 million gallons from a drought-stricken Georgia county. Digital twins could have caught it in real time. Fortune · Jun 13
'We need more clean, homegrown, cheap European energy': EU Climate Commissioner With Europeans sizzling in a record-breaking heatwave in May, and lands and rivers facing severe drought conditions in April, the effects of extreme climate-related events are becoming increasingly obvious. We sit down with the EU's Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, Dutch politician Wopke Hoekstra, to talk about… France 24 · Jun 12
‘This is what I was born for’: the drought-ridden Colombian town that took on Coca-Cola Femsa – and won While La Calera faced severe water rationing, local springs were being drained by the drinks giant’s franchise. So the residents fought back The Guardian - UK · Jun 12
El Niño is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires NOAA has officially confirmed the start of El Niño, which is set to worsen global warming from the burning of fossil fuels. Euronews · Jun 12
Hungary’s third-largest lake is disappearing. Can experts save it before it’s too late? The dire situation has arisen from prolonged droughts, lack of rainfall and decades of water mismanagement. Euronews · Jun 12
‘Fuel on the fire’: Scientists confirm El Nino’s return, predict extreme weather effects Meteorologists confirmed the arrival of El Nino in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, warning that the climate pattern could grow into one of the strongest on record. Experts say it is likely to amplify global heat and fuel extreme weather including floods, droughts, wildfires and powerful storms in coming months. France 24 · Jun 12
Military strikes on water facilities in Iran may constitute a war crime, experts say Strikes on Bemani damaged key water reservoir for 20,000 people living in area amid a historic drought in the country The Guardian - US · Jun 11
Weather pattern El Nino is here and could reach historic intensity WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The phenomenon El Nino has arrived, the US weather agency said Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern synonymous with droughts, floods and soaring temperatures will intensify into the end of the year, potentially to historic strength. Bangkok Post · Jun 11
How OG Anunoby's 'Right Hand From God' Has Put the Knicks on the Brink of History OG Anunoby's standout performance in Game 4, including a game-winning tip, has brought the New York Knicks closer to ending their 53-year NBA championship drought. International Business Times UK · Jun 11
El Niño forms in Pacific as experts say it will likely turbocharge extreme weather Meteorologists in US predict it will be the strongest of century, while UN secretary-general calls it ‘urgent climate warning’ The Guardian - US · Jun 11
‘Super’ El Nino is officially here and scientists fear it’ll ‘get dire very quickly’ Even before it officially formed, this El Nino was given nicknames ranging from ‘super’ to ‘Godzilla’ The Independent UK · Jun 11
Utah is so bone dry amid drought that a squirrel and kids with a lighter started separate brush fires The two fires were sparked within hours on Tuesday The Independent UK · Jun 10
The Times of India · Jun 10 Climate change is putting South Africa’s sheep farmers under strain, and how they’re adapting South African sheep farmers in the Drakensberg mountains are battling a changing climate, facing shrinking pastures, heatwaves, and disease. Despite these challenges, they are adapting through rotational grazing and choosing resilient breeds. However, the study emphasizes the urgent need for government support, including better infrastructure and veterinary services, to ensure…
The Guardian - US · Jun 9 Here are 10 ways a ‘super’ El Niño could impact the planet The climate phenomenon is intensifying an already unequal global economy
Homes & Gardens · Jun 9 3 Reasons Why Your Lawn Looks Worse in June – And How the Experts Recommend Turning It Around It can be a stressful month for your lawn, so don’t neglect it
Medical Daily · Jun 9 Texas Has Two Public Health Crises Running Simultaneously This Summer — A Record Mosquito Bumper Crop and an Aquifer Drought That Just Barely Eased to Stage 3 San Antonio and Houston face a dangerous summer of record mosquito activity, disease threats, and water shortages as drought conditions persist.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 8 Most new U.S. AI data centers are being built in drought zones — two-thirds of 809 planned projects set for areas with water shortages About two-thirds of the 809 data centers planned across the U.S. are slated for land that has been in drought over the past year.
The Conversation · Jun 8 Climate change is threatening sheep farmers in South Africa’s Drakensberg – how they’re adapting In the rugged and mountainous Drakensberg grasslands of South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, farmers rear sheep for food, cultural practices and financial security.
The Guardian - US · Jun 8 Arizona lake closes indefinitely to visitors after all of its fish die Wildlife department says drought conditions and water released from dam led to ‘major fish kill’ at San Carlos Lake
The Guardian - US · Jun 8 Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land Guardian analysis finds facilities to be built in some of the driest areas as outcry grows over water needed to power AI
The Conversation · Jun 7 What happens when the world’s breadbaskets start failing simultaneously? Agriculture today is a massive, globally interconnected industry. That interconnectivity has brought jobs and varied foods to people who might not otherwise be able to access them.
Frugal Gardening · Jun 7 The 7 Most Heat-Tolerant Plants for Busy Gardeners Hot summers can turn a beautiful garden into a daily chore. Constant watering, wilted leaves, and plants that struggle through every heat wave often leave gardeners frustrated and ready to give up. Fortunately, some plants seem to laugh in the face of blazing temperatures while continuing to add color, texture,…
The Times of India · Jun 7 In 1854, wooden stakes in a Swiss lake exposed the everyday lives of prehistoric farmers A drought in 1853-54 revealed ancient wooden stakes in Swiss lakes. These led to the discovery of prehistoric pile-dwelling settlements. These sites offer a unique window into the everyday lives of early European farming communities. They showcase homes, food, tools, and farming practices. The discoveries changed how archaeologists studied prehistoric…