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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…

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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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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.

AAP

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…

The National (Scotland)

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…

Autosport

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

Golf Monthly

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…

Radio France Internationale

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.

AAP

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

James Forrest has shown great longevity throughout his career.

The National (Scotland)

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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

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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.

The Independent UK

From yuck to profits: Some Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought and thrive

It was an alarming, even sickening, suggestion: Farmers in Zimbabwe hit hard by drought should farm maggots to feed their animals and boost their household incomes

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International Business Times

Coffee Price Heats Up On Tight Brazil Crop Fears

The price of Arabica coffee hit the highest level since 1977 on Wednesday, approaching a record high as drought in top producer Brazil this year hits supplies.

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Delaware River Battling Saltwater Intrusion Due To Drought

Learn about the encroachment of saltwater into the Delaware River, threatening drinking water sources.

Barchart

Sugar Prices Climb on the Outlook for Global Sugar Deficits

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Tuesday closed up +0.42 (+1.99%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed up +9.60 (+1.76%). Short covering Tuesday pushed sugar prices higher after Citigroup forecasted global sugar deficits for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 crop years. Citigroup projects a 2024/25 global...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Rebound as Citigroup Projects Global Sugar Deficits

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is up +0.51 (+2.41%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is up +12.50 (+2.29%). Short covering pushed sugar prices moderately higher today after Citigroup forecasted global sugar deficits for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 crop years. Citigroup projects a 2024/25...

The Guardian - UK

Thirty-five million Africans driven from homes by war and climate disasters – report

Data shows a threefold increase in internal displacement across the African continent since 2009, with flooding and drought posing a growing threat

International Business Times

Extreme Weather Threatens Canada's Hydropower Future

Hydropower production in Canada is plummeting as extreme weather linked to climate change, particularly sudden swings between drought and flood, hampers output while threatening the structure of dams themselves.

Space

NASA satellites reveal Earth's continents are getting drier

Data from NASA satellites show a plunge in freshwater on Earth since May 2014, with 13 of the 30 most powerful droughts across the globe having taken place since January 2015.

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