Climate change
As the National Park System faces unprecedented challenges from sea-level rise, wildfires, and drought, a new report warns that denial of climate change by President Donald Trump and Republican members of Congress is putting the system at great risk. The report, compiled by the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC)
Climate change
As climate change drives severe drought in Morocco, the country's agriculture industry has become entirely dependent on desalination. Azura, the tomato giant, has 800 hectares of farms entirely reliant on desalinated water, which comes at a high cost - both financially and environmentally. The technology is energy-intensive, carrying
Climate change
Vietnam's rice production has been severely impacted by climate change, particularly in the Mekong Delta region. A recent study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development highlights the financial and social consequences of this impact. The research emphasizes the importance of involving farmers in
Farmers
In a critical move for agricultural producers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened applications for natural disaster recovery assistance. The Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) will distribute $16 billion in aid to eligible producers who suffered crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. This
Farmers
The demand for stock feed in Victoria has reached almost crisis point, with a shipment of 20,000 tonnes of lupins from Western Australia en route to Geelong. The shipment, organized by CL Commodities, is the largest of its kind to reach Victoria in recent years, and a significant portion
Climate change
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) expert, Richard Yates, joined over 100 Americans in testifying against the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate the Carbon Pollution Standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants. The proposed change would increase the risk of climate change-related dangers, including extreme heat waves, droughts, and rising
Climate change
Europe is facing extreme heat and worsening drought situations, sparking wildfires, triggering red alerts, and intensifying global calls for effective climate actions. Driven by climate change, scientists warn, these conditions signal a new era of drought, threatening food security, energy security, ecosystems, and economies. Heatwaves and wildfires are growing deadlier
Climate change
Investigations in North Africa have uncovered the fragile state of waterbirds in arid regions, where climate change is exacerbating droughts and altering wetlands. Researchers from the Faculty of Sciences in Annaba, Algeria, discovered that four emblematic species - the Aythya nyroca, Marmaronetta angustirostris, Oxyura leucocephala, and Porphyrio porphyrio porphyrio -
Farmers
Years of severe drought have left thousands of farmers in southwestern Saskatchewan on the brink of disaster, with some facing the very real possibility of losing their land and livelihoods. Quinton Jacksteit, a farmer in the Rural Municipality of Big Stick, has seen his crops wither and die for the
Farmers
Southwest Saskatchewan has experienced drought for the ninth consecutive year, leaving crops severely depleted and farmers struggling to stay afloat. Quinton Jacksteit's farm, which has been in operation for generations, is on the verge of collapse due to the relentless dry spell. "They're not going
Farmers
A new study, published in Nature Sustainability, has found that a market-based approach to managing water in the Colorado River basin can provide more reliable supplies for farmers, communities, and industry amid ongoing drought and excess demand. The study details a new system for leasing rights to water from the
Food supply
The UK's food industry is facing increasing disruptions and shocks due to environmental degradation and climate change, with experts warning that the country is not prepared for the rising threats. In the past three years, major retailers such as Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, and Tesco have all rationed food
