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The Overwatering Problem: Why Soggy Soil Kills More Gardens Than Drought

Garden soil often suffers more from kindness than neglect, especially when watering habits go unchecked. Many plants decline not from thirst but from drowning roots trapped in saturated soil that never gets a break. Waterlogged ground blocks oxygen flow, leaving roots suffocating beneath the surface even while leaves look deceptively…

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Why is Europe heating twice as fast as the rest of the planet?

Europe has been warming twice as fast as the global average since 1980, a new report shows, with 2025 marked by extended heatwaves across the continent, from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. RFI examines the reasons why.

Radio France Internationale

'Trying times': farmers stare down trifecta of troubles

Farmers are being forced to adapt and innovate as drought conditions intensify and global shocks push up costs and risk vital fertiliser supplies.

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Here's how to grow your own food with less water, even in a drought

After one of the worst snow years on record in the western United States, communities must live with less water

The Independent UK

Climate change hits South African women unevenly: why race, class, age and power matter

As heat, floods and drought intensify, governments, donors and cities rely on climate risk assessments to decide who gets support and where money goes. A climate risk assessment uses information on climate hazards, exposure, vulnerability and responses to identify where, who or what is most at risk to climate impacts.

The Conversation

Chelsea player ratings vs Leeds: Robert Sanchez superb as Enzo Fernandez ends long goal drought

Chelsea needed their goalkeeper to hold on against Leeds and reach another cup final

Evening Standard

What a Super El Niño Could Mean for the World: Weather, Climate, and Global Risks Explained

Super El Niño may trigger extreme global weather changes, from floods to droughts, as Pacific warming reshapes climate and intensifies El Niño effects.

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Why Fairfield, Montana, is running out of water

Fairfield, Montana, is grappling with a severe water shortage due to aging infrastructure and worsening drought

The Independent UK

Arizona Food Price Watch: Maricopa County Now in Drought as Produce Markets Tightens

The weather across the southwest directly dictates the cost of your weekly nutrition and fresh produce. Meteorologists recently confirmed severe arid conditions gripping the most populated region in the state. Tracking the Arizona food price watch helps families prepare for rising costs at the local supermarket. Retailers are already adjusting…

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Wildfires in Florida after dry winter and spring lead to drought across US

One blaze broke out north-west of Fort Lauderdale in Florida, a state known for its wetlands and everglades

The Guardian - UK

This US city once ran out of water and is now earning millions through long-term water deals; here's how

San Diego is not usually the first place people think of when talking about water abundance. For decades, the region was associated with drought concerns, restrictions, and a heavy dependence on imported water. That image now seems to be shifting. In 2026, the city finds itself in an unusual position,…

The Times of India

Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason

Large parts of the southeastern U.S. are in the midst of an exceptional drought, and it is fueling dozens of wildfires in Florida and Georgia.

The Conversation

The world has entered a ‘global water bankruptcy,’ but markets are mispricing water as drought costs rise to $307 billion annually, analysts warn

“When you spend more than you earn for too long, you go bankrupt,” one UN official said. “We have done exactly that with our water ‘checking’ and ‘savings’ accounts.”

Fortune

Wildfires burning across Georgia and Florida destroy homes and force evacuations

Smoke drifts into Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, as air quality declines and 50 homes destroyed

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Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere

Desert canyons in eastern Utah will be churning this spring with huge volumes of water in a desperate attempt to keep a reservoir on the Colorado River generating electricity

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Arizona Homeowners Are Affected by Local Water System and Infrastructure Issues

Arizona homeowners face a growing challenge that flows straight from the tap: aging water systems and strained infrastructure. Across the state, rising temperatures, population growth, and outdated pipes create a perfect storm that impacts daily life and monthly budgets.

International Business Times

Florida's Worst Drought in 15 Years Hits 2026: Intense Causes Exposed and Duration Forecast Revealed

Florida's drought 2026 crisis worsens: Unpack the intense drought causes behind the state's driest spell in 15 years and get the latest drought duration forecast for recovery

The Guardian - UK

Pollen season in UK and mainland Europe extended by climate breakdown

Research finds global heating has already lengthened the pollen season in addition to worsening heatwaves and droughts

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Tariffs, war, and now a historic drought have converged into a ‘perfect storm’ for U.S. farmers and food prices

American farms were already struggling under tariffs and soaring fuel and fertilizer costs. Then came a record-setting drought.

The Texas Tribune

Corpus Christi leaders weigh how much to reduce customers’ water use amid growing crisis

A proposal the city council is expected to vote on next week includes requiring customers to cut their water use by 25% and imposing additional fees on water used beyond certain limits.

Radio France Internationale

Guadeloupe hit by drought alert as water supplies deteriorate

Half of the French Caribbean department of Guadeloupe has been placed under a drought alert, with restrictions on water use, because of a decline in groundwater levels.

The Times of India

Madagascar baobab trees reveal 700 years of climate secrets and rainfall patterns

The majestic baobabs of Madagascar are more than just awe-inspiring silhouettes on the horizon; they are the historical keepers of the Earth’s climate. These colossal trees have been alive for over a thousand years and are silently keeping records of the environment year by year. Scientists have made a fascinating…

Homes & Gardens

6 Summer Bulbs To Plant and Forget In April – For Vibrant Color Even During Dry Spells

These bulbs will give you long-lasting, drought-resilient color all summer

Homes & Gardens

The Low-Maintenance, Drought-Proof Perennial Set to Dominate 2026 – Why Sedum is Every Gardener’s New Go-To

The tough plant designers swear by deserves a spot in your yard

The Independent UK

Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices

The contiguous United States is experiencing record drought levels for this time of year, according to weather data

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