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‘Fig trees are the undisputed superheroes of the arid landscape’ – discover the best drought-tolerant fruit trees

6 of the best drought-tolerant fruit trees that can thrive with minimal water

Homes & Gardens

Drought-Tolerant Lawn Grasses — 5 Green Covers That Will Thrive In Dry Conditions

If you're dealing with a heated climate, or tired of your lawn suffering in the summer, why not opt for these low maintenance "dry" grasses instead of the standard?

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Brazil sends 1,500 firefighters to combat Amazon forest blazes

Environment minister says severe drought is ‘aggravating’ factor as smoke engulfs Porto Velho city

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Drought is devastating southern Africa’s crops: why it’s happening and what can be learned

Southern Africa’s worst drought in years has destroyed crops of the staple food, maize, across the region. Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia have all been affected by the drought. Crop failures in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe – the largest maize producers in southern Africa –…

The Conversation

Tourists queue for bottled water as another drought hits Spanish holiday destination

In Spain’s key tourist area, one in five inhabitants have a swimming pool

The Independent UK

Malawi Receives .2M Insurance Payout For Drought Relief

Malawi receives .2 million insurance payout for El Nino-linked drought relief, aiding vulnerable populations in the region.

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Humans can work with nature to solve big environmental problems – but there’s no quick fix

“Nature-based solutions” are gaining momentum in environmental policy, including in Australia. They involve working with nature to protect, restore or manage ecosystems in a way that benefits both people and the environment.

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Malawi receives an insurance payout of $11.2 million for El Nino-linked drought disaster

The Malawian government has received an insurance payout of $11.2 million for a crippling El-Nino-linked drought that led the southern African nation to declare a state of disaster earlier this year

The Independent UK

‘The land is becoming desert’: drought pushes Sicily’s farming heritage to the brink

While tourists flock to the Italian island in greater numbers, a water crisis is intensifying for its rural population

The Guardian - UK

Nearly 68 million suffering from drought in southern Africa, says regional bloc

About 68 million people in southern Africa are suffering the effects of an El Nino-induced drought which has wiped out crops across the region, the regional bloc SADC said.

Radio France Internationale

‘Nobody ever saw anything like this before’: how methane emissions are pushing the Amazon towards environmental catastrophe

As the world heats up, methane released from thawing permafrost and warming tropical wetlands is intensifying climate breakdown. But curbing it is achievable

The Guardian - UK

Nearly 68 million people reeling from drought in Southern Africa: Official

Head of regional bloc SADC says 17 percent of people across region in need of aid amid climate change-fuelled drought.

Al Jazeera

Guess who just won the Olympic Gold Medal for mindless questioning

Shooter Manu Bhaker’s two bronze medals in the Paris Olympics, ending India’s 12-year medal drought in shooting, should have piqued interest in her athletic journey. But during an interview for digital portal The New India, journalist Rohan Dua could not resist asking her “trivial and awkward” questions, attempting to link…

Newslaundry

10 low maintenance, drought tolerant plants – for a beautiful and undemanding landscape

Expert plant picks for a thriving dry garden, that will make life easier and more colorful

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The Conversation

Urban growth is leading to more intense droughts for most of the world’s cities – and Sydney is a case study for areas at risk

The growth of cities worldwide is contributing to more intense drought conditions in many cities, including Sydney, a new Chinese study has found. This is adding to urban heat and water stress. These important findings point to the need to improve how we design and build cities to make them…

International Business Times

In Drought-hit Sicily, Rainwater Is Dumped In The Sea

Sicilian lemon producer Rosario Cognata is furious: his fruit is withering due to the drought, while just a few kilometres away rainwater is being dumped into the sea.

Autosport

Longest win droughts by an F1 driver before clinching the title

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is on a four-race winless streak, which is his longest drought for four years.

International Business Times

Harvest Starts Very Early In Sicily's Drought-hit Vineyards

On the hills of the Contessa Entellina vineyard in western Sicily, the harvest is already well underway, the grapes ripening earlier than usual because of drought and high temperatures.

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The Independent UK

Mystery behind disappearance of ancient American city finally unravelled

Archaeologists suspect city’s disappearance was gradual, not sudden as previously thought

AAP

Ending finals drought would 'mean everything': Brooks

Manly five-eighth Luke Brooks has famously never played in the NRL finals, but in a matter of weeks his 12-year drought is likely to come to an end.

The Guardian - US

USA artistic swimming moonwalk to silver medal at Paris Olympics

The US team that went viral earlier in the Games for their performance set to Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’ ended a 14-year drought in the event with a silver in Paris

Sports Illustrated

Hampton Morris Snaps 40-Year Medal Drought for American Men in Weightlifting

The Marietta, Ga. native is already a star at 20.

The Conversation

Green belts need modernising - a more ‘multifunctional’ approach can benefit people and planet

Green belts are more than just spaces; for many people, they’re places providing a brief escape from the city. Land designated as green belt – and protected from building – can also store carbon and hold water at times of flooding and drought.

Top News

Noah Lyles Ends American Gold Drought In Men's 100M

Noah Lyles' victory in the men's 100m race at Tokyo Olympics ends US gold medal drought, highlighting the evolving dynamics of global sprinting.

The Guardian - US

USA break two world records in pool as men’s 4x100m medley reign ends

Bobby Finke ended a drought for the US men in the pool on Sunday night as the US women’s team broke the world record in the 4x100m medley

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