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10 Drought-Tolerant Plants to Survive Dry Weather and Make Your Yard More Water-Wise

If you're looking for low-maintenance and heat-resistant shrubs, then we've got you covered. Here are a few plants you need in your backyard this season

Livingetc

Weatherwatch: Buckwheat, miracle crop for a future of extreme heat

It’s not a grain, but the seed of a plant related to rhubarb, and is gluten-free, insect friendly and tolerant of drought

The Guardian - UK

The Mariners have never reached a World Series. Fans hope for a drought’s end

Seattle are sitting atop the American League West but the team’s ambitions have been dashed plenty of times before

The Guardian - US

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Experts say these are the best drought tolerant vegetables to grow at home

Take that, climate change

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Texas weather extremes likely to become normal, scientists say

Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change.

The Texas Tribune

‘We can’t let the animals die’: drought leaves Sicilian farmers facing uncertain future

Rainfall is down 40% since 2003 and experts predict a third of Sicily will be desert by 2030

The Guardian - UK

7 Things to Do for Your Lawn in July to Keep Your Grass Healthy in Hot Weather

Follow these simple steps to maintain your lawn during this hotter month to ensure your grass stays looking its best

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Ditch plants are the invincible perennials that every gardener can grow – for drought-tolerant and flood-resistant planting

In times of extreme weather, with scorching summers and wet winters, resilient ditch plants can be relied upon

Homes & Gardens

5 ways to protect your yard in a heatwave — tips from experts to use now

Don’t let the hot weather ruin your lawn this summer. Here are ways to cool your yard and help it survive a heatwave.

Tom’s Guide

Dragons lose Lomax as make-or-break stretch looms

As they look to end the club's long finals drought, St George Illawarra's players are well aware their NRL season is likely to be decided in the next six games.

AAP

It's been 3 years since a US rider won a stage in the Tour de France, Powless hopes to break the drought

With just three American riders in the Tour de France this year, each one will have to be chomping at the bit for a chance to win the U.S.' first Yellow Jersey in three years. Neilson Powless is a favorite for a shot at a Yellow Jersey after his 13-day…

Cycling Weekly

‘Whack-a-mole situation’: Algerian officials wrestle with water shortage anger

State not acting fast enough to build desalination stations to deal with dwindling rainfall and resulting drought, say critics

The Guardian - UK

Coffee Prices Post Moderate Losses as the Brazilian Real Falls

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) on Wednesday closed down -4.95 (-2.16%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN24 ) closed down -69 (-1.57%). Coffee prices Wednesday posted moderate losses due to weakness in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ). The real on Wednesday tumbled to a 19-month low against the dollar, encouraging...

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Coffee Prices Fall as the Brazilian Real Tumbles

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) today is down -5.15 (-2.25%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN24 ) is down -83 (-1.89%). Coffee prices today are moderately lower due to weakness in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ). The real tumbled to a 19-month low against the dollar, encouraging export sales from...

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The Conversation

Extreme heat waves aren’t ‘just summer’: How climate change is heating up the weather, and what we can do about it

The heat wave that left more than 100 million people sweating across the eastern U.S. in June 2024 hit so fast and was so extreme that forecasters warned a flash drought could follow across wide parts of the region.

Homes & Gardens

Best full sun ground cover plants – 6 attractive options that can tolerate direct sun and dry soil

Choosing the right ground cover plants for sunny yards will help to add year-round interest to challenging hot and dry gardens

Barchart

Coffee Closes Lower on Forecasts for Rain in Brazil

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) on Tuesday closed down -6.95 (-2.94%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN24 ) closed down -60 (-1.35%). Coffee prices Tuesday closed sharply lower after updated weather forecasts called for rain next week in Brazil's coffee-growing regions, easing drought concerns and fueling long liquidation in coffee...

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Even if they fell short, the Edmonton Oilers defied regionalism to unite Canadians in the Stanley Cup final

Canadian hockey fans were optimistic going into the National Hockey League playoffs this year, with four of the seven teams being Canadian: Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton all qualified. Hopes were high when the Edmonton Oilers made it to the final stretch, but they fell short of victory in Game…

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Coffee Prices Fall Back on Forecasts for Rain in Brazil Next Week

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) today is down -7.10 (-3.01%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN24 ) is down -73 (-1.64%). Coffee prices today are moderately lower after updated weather forecasts called for rain next week in Brazil's coffee-growing regions, easing drought concerns and fueling long liquidation in coffee futures....

Newcastle Herald

'Out of our control': Scenic Tours fights claim over luxury river cruises

Drought-affected European river cruises leads to court action.

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Coffee Prices Surge on Drought Conditions in Brazil's Coffee-Growing Regions

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) today is up +10.80 (+4.80%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN24 ) is up +191 (+4.44%). Coffee prices today rallied sharply to 2-week highs. Coffee prices surged today on concern that drier-than-normal conditions will adversely affect Brazil's coffee crops. Somar Meteorologia reported today that Brazil's...

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: southern China hit by floods as north suffers from drought

Heavy rainfall in Guangdong causes flooding, landslides and mudslides, while northern China gripped by heatwave

Homes & Gardens

10 of the best plants for an English garden look – even if you live in a hot climate

Discover the dreamiest flowers for classically romantic vibe, plus their drought tolerant lookalikes

Motorsport

F2 Spain: Martins ends F2 victory drought as Correa returns to podium

Alpine Formula 1 Academy driver Victor Martins ended a victory drought by claiming his first win of the 2024 Formula 2 season following a dominant performance in the Barcelona sprint race.

International Business Times

Spain To Eliminate Tax On Olive Oil To Ease Price Jump

Spain's leftist government said Friday it will remove the value-added tax on olive oil, a staple of Spanish cuisine which has soared in price due to a severe drought that has caused a sharp drop in the country's olive harvest.

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