El Niño weather is leading to droughts and power cuts in South America A drought has upended life in several South American cities, leading to water rationing and power cuts as well as forest fires. WEKU · May 1, 2024
Opposition contradicts Congress claim on drought relief A war of words over the quantum of drought relief released by the Centre to Karnataka ensued on Sunday, with the Opposition Janata Dal (Secular) and BJP accusing the Congress of politicising the issue. They claimed the State had received less in Central assistance when the Congress was in power. The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024
After Lok Sabha polls phase II 'washout', desperate PM 'fear mongering': Congress The Congress alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is indulging in “fear mongering” as he is “desperate” after facing a “washout” in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls. The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024
Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar stage dharna against ‘meagre’ drought relief released by Centre to Karnataka Karnataka drough relief: Congress leaders protest against Centre's 'meagre' drought relief, demand higher compensation for farmers. The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024
Drought could be 'nail in the coffin' for some farmers A prolonged drought, soaring livestock production costs and uncertainty about the future of the live export trade could force some farmers off the land. AAP · Apr 27, 2024
Beavers are helping fight climate change, satellite data shows As global warming intensifies droughts, floods and wildfires around the world, scientists in western United States are turning to beavers to help reverse some of the damage. Space · Apr 27, 2024
Under a dry spell 65-year-old Chilaka Bhukya Bhai's daily struggle for water in drought-hit Andhra Pradesh village highlights severe water scarcity. The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024
Repeated periods of heat and drought causing some trees to die – study Researchers in the Netherlands find climate change is increasing vulnerability of some species The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024
Guarantee schemes will be continued even after the Lok Sabha elections, assures Karnataka Chief Minister Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assures continuation of guarantee schemes post Lok Sabha elections, criticizes BJP's false claims and neglect towards Karnataka. The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
Best perennial plants for pots – 16 beautiful varieties for stunning container displays year after year Choose the right perennial plants for pots and you can enjoy eye-catching combinations of color, texture and scent throughout summer and beyond Homes & Gardens · Apr 24, 2024
Drought In Mexico Threatens Avocado Orchards And Lakes Severe water crisis in Michoacan due to avocado farming leading to conflicts and environmental degradation. Top News · Apr 24, 2024
BJP is destroying India’s federal system, says Ajay Singh Jewargi MLA criticizes BJP for unfair tax distribution, neglect of drought relief in Karnataka, harming federal system. The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: CM Siddaramaiah offers condolence to Neha Hiremath’s father over phone, and more The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah leads symbolic protest against delay in drought relief by Centre Karnataka drought relief row: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah protests against delay in drought relief from Centre, demands PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to act. The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024
The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024 Pre-poll meeting: Farmers seek revision in norms determining agricultural loan, drought and flood relief The State Sugarcane Farmers’ Association and the Federation of State Farmers’ Association have called for revision in norms that determine crop loans and scientific assessment of flood and drought relief through NDRF and SDRF.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024 Cava firm Freixenet to furlough 80% of its workers in Catalonia due to drought Spanish-German company announces layoffs as conditions in north-eastern Spain hit grape production
Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2024 How climate change will transform London: a guide to the city in 10, 50 and 100 years From flooding, drought and disease to total societal upheaval, Robbie Griffiths investigates the grim future that awaits our capital if global warming is allowed to continue
The Hindu · Apr 22, 2024 Centre seeks and gets a week from Supreme Court to do ’something’ about Karnataka’s drought worries Attorney General updates Supreme Court on Karnataka drought relief discussions, awaiting Election Commission involvement by April 29.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024 ‘They just make you happy’: the Queensland farmers who took a chance on a million sunflowers Battling drought, Jenny and Russell Jenner tore out their failing crops. Could fields of sunflowers for selfies save their Queensland farm?
The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024 Upper Bhadra project is crucial, but farmers on the ground hardly know about the Centre-State row over it Drought-stricken villages in Tumakuru/Chitradurga demand water from Upper Bhadra project amid political funding disputes, risking crop loss.
Latin Times · Apr 19, 2024 MLB's Latino of the night: Texas Ranger Adolis García snaps HR drought in win over the Detroit Tigers No Rangers player has connected more home runs than Adolis García (102) since the start of the 2021 season
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2024 Western Australia’s eucalypt forests fade to brown as century-old giant jarrahs die in heat and drought Dead and dying shrubs and trees – some of which are found nowhere else on Earth – line more than 1,000km across the state’s south-west
International Business Times · Apr 18, 2024 Ecuador Hit By Power Cuts Of Up To 13 Hours Amid Drought Parts of Ecuador were facing power cuts of up to 13 hours on Thursday amid an electricity crisis sparked by a drought that has left key hydroelectric reservoirs nearly depleted.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 18, 2024 South Texas farmers are in peril as the Rio Grande Valley runs dry — again With the hottest days still ahead, local leaders have declared emergencies. And farmers are lobbying for the U.S. government to pressure Mexico to release water.
WEKU · Apr 18, 2024 What are 'orphan crops'? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted? The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought. An agriculturist is spearheading an effort to diversity what farmers grow as climate change threatens staples like corn and wheat.