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UN talks fail to reach agreement on dealing with rising risk of global drought

Despite two weeks of U.N.-sponsored talks in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, the participating 197 nations failed to agree on a plan to deal with global droughts, made longer and more severe by a warming climate

The Independent UK

‘The water war’: how drought threatens survival of Sicily’s towns

Amid Italian island’s worst drought, towns such as Troina are fighting for survival as supplies run dry and tensions rise

The Guardian - UK

ServiceTitan shares soar 40% after IPO, defying market drought that its founders say can be overcome by companies with 'durability'

In one of 2024’s few tech IPOs, ServiceTitan’s shares jumped nearly 40% on its first day of trading.

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Chiefs Dominate Close Games, Jets Playoff Drought Continues

NFL highlights: Chiefs excel in close games, Josh Allen's historic performance, Jets' playoff drought, 49ers' dominant win.

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Arabica Coffee Soars to a Record High as Drought Decimates Brazil's Coffee Crop

March arabica coffee (KCH25 ) today is up +11.55 (+3.50%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF25 ) is up +156 (+2.97%). Coffee prices today are sharply higher, with Mar arabica posting a contract high and the Dec nearest-futures contract (Z24) posting a record high. Also, robusta coffee rose to a...

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UN report warns increase in permanently dry land is 'redefining life on Earth'

Just over 75 percent of the world's land has been left "permanently drier" over the previous three decades, a UN-backed report has found. The data coincides with Cop16 talks on desertification held in Saudi Arabia until Friday.

Radio France Internationale

Recycled oilfield water could aid drought-stricken West Texas

Oilfield wastewater injected underground is causing earthquakes and blowouts. Now, pilot projects are exploring whether this water could be treated and used to grow crops.

The Texas Tribune

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Climate information is useful at local level if people get it in good time: how African countries can build systems to share it

African countries collectively have emitted very little of the greenhouse gases that have caused climate change, but are badly affected by climate-induced floods, droughts and heatwaves. To withstand some of the most devastating extreme weather events, African countries need to adapt fast. Setting up advanced climate information services that predict…

The Conversation

A ‘doom loop’ of climate change and geopolitical instability is beginning

It is a common refrain to say that geopolitics gets in the way of climate action. From the war in Ukraine to trade tensions, each year seems to bring another immediate priority that diverts focus from the imperative to act on climate change.

The Conversation

F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, 2024 prize money and more

The 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship battle was one of the best in recent history, with McLaren beating Ferrari to the top spot in Abu Dhabi. McLaren entered the weekend on top with 640 points, leaving it 21 points ahead of its Italian rival, while the previous weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix saw…

Motorsport

Earth's lands are drying out. Nations are trying to address it in talks this week

More than three-quarters of the land on Earth is permanently drying, primarily due to climate change, according to a report released Monday at a United Nations summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

As Australia’s giant trees succumb to fire or drought, we’re racing to preserve their vital genetic data

Giant old trees are survivors. But their size and age do not protect them against everything. They face threats such as logging or intensifying drought and fire as the climate changes.

The Conversation

Aaron Rodgers Seemed So Annoyed by Reporter's Question About Jets' Playoff Drought

Rodgers wasn't impressed with this question.

Sports Illustrated

Panthers eliminated from playoffs, set new franchise-record drought

The Panthers have now missed the playoffs in seven straight seasons—a new franchise record.

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AAP

NSW star Patterson ends long Shield century drought

NSW veteran Kurtis Patterson has scored an unbeaten 167 to lift his side to 9-463 in their Sheffield Shield first innings against Western Australia.

The National (Scotland)

Hearts 2 Dundee 0: Shankland ends goal drought with double

Lawrence Shankland ended his 12-game scoring drought with a first-half double as Hearts defeated mid-table Dundee 2-0 at Tynecastle to move off the…

Autosport

F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, 2024 prize money and more

The 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship battle was one of the best in recent history, with McLaren and Ferrari still in contention going into the season finale in Abu Dhabi. McLaren entered the weekend on top with 640 points, leaving it 21 points ahead of its Italian rivals, while the…

Golf Monthly

From 'Unfinished Business' To A Favourite Course - Why Rory McIlroy Fancies His Major Chances In 2025

Rory McIlroy is confident he can finally end his Major drought in 2025, with a couple of venues giving him extra hope of adding a fifth to his name

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The Times of India

Virat Kohli's fitness secret revealed by wife Anushka Sharma: 'Sleep is non-negotiable'

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's incredible fitness and consistency continue to be the cornerstone of his cricketing success. He recently ended his long century drought by scoring his 30th Test century in India's commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.

Radio France Internationale

Biden wraps up Angola trip with drought aid and mega railway drive

US President Joe Biden announced more than $1 billion in funding for drought-stricken African nations as he ended his three-day visit to Angola with a summit at the port of Lobito, where a $3 billion railway project aims to connect Angola’s Atlantic coast with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of…

AAP

Consistency key for Walsh as Blues seek to end drought

Sam Walsh believes consistency will be crucial to Carlton's AFL premiership hopes in 2025 as they seek to end a flag drought dating back three decades.

The National (Scotland)

James Forrest ready to make Celtic impact and end goal drought against Aberdeen

James Forrest has shown great longevity throughout his career.

The Independent UK

How climate change is impacting our Christmas trees

Christmas tree industry experts expect impacts from this year’s historic drought in several years, as farmers report losses

USA Today Sports Media Group

MSU Football hits new low among Big Ten peers with three year bowl drought

Congratulations Michigan State football... you are in a class of your own among your Big Ten peers

AAP

'We can't buy rain': drought taking a toll on farmers

The dams are empty, the crops are struggling and the livestock are hungry, as farmers in southern Australia live through one of the driest seasons in memory.

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