Climate change
The UK is enduring its driest start to spring in 69 years, with water levels in reservoirs sharply dropping. In north-west England, reservoir levels sit at 69 per cent full, far below the 90 per cent at this time last year. The Environment Agency has warned that England is facing
Farmers
According to a recent study published in npj Climate Action, researchers at Iowa State University have explored the attitudes of Iowa farmers towards climate change, revealing a complex and heterogeneous landscape of concerns and dismissals. The study, which analyzed the responses of 1,039 Iowa farmers to the Six Americas
Farmers
As Morocco struggles with severe drought and record drops in cereal production, international organizations and local researchers are developing drought-tolerant wheat and barley varieties to improve the livelihoods and resilience of farmers in the region. The six promising new varieties, developed by ICARDA and the National Institute of Agricultural Research,
Climate change
California Senator Dianne Feinstein applauded Senate passage of the fiscal year 2023 omnibus federal funding bill, which includes numerous programs beneficial to the state, particularly in addressing wildfires, drought, homelessness, and climate change. Key provisions of the bill were secured by Senator Feinstein, who highlighted the bill's investments
Climate change
Facing a persistent multi-decade chronic drought in the West, the National Audubon Society made substantial strides in improving water security and the health of bird habitats in 2022. Climate change has intensified drought, leading to plummeting water levels, affecting water supplies, and habitats. To address this, Audubon worked extensively across
Climate change
Millions of people in the Horn of Africa face an unprecedented threat of famine as the worst drought in 40 years exacerbates the devastating effects of climate change, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The dire situation has led to extreme hunger, failed harvests, livestock deaths, and
Climate change
Europe's major rivers, such as the Rhine, Danube, and Po, have hit record low water levels this summer, threatening agriculture, commerce, drinking water, and natural ecosystems. Climate change is exacerbating the situation, with warmer temperatures and droughts becoming more frequent and intense. However, allowing nature to take back
Climate change
For over two months, China has been gripped by a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record-breaking highs of 40C (104F) and beyond, disrupting crop growth, threatening livestock, and forcing industries to shut down in the hydropower-dependent regions of the southwest. The heatwave, fueled by a "special case"
Climate change
An ongoing drought afflicting nearly half of the European continent has caused significant damage to farm economies, forced water restrictions, and threatened aquatic species. The dry period, which has lasted for almost two months in western, central, and southern Europe, is expected to continue, potentially becoming the worst drought in
Climate change
Congressman Jim Costa released a statement after the House passed H.R. 5118, a legislative package aimed at enhancing forest management, improving wildfire prevention, and addressing the drought crisis in the West. The package, now known as the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, is a comprehensive effort to address
Climate change
As the UK experiences its third drought in a decade, questions are being raised about the country's approach to water management. The privatized water industry is criticized for prioritizing shareholder interests over sustainability and innovation. Meanwhile, the lack of a national water grid and inadequate infrastructure, such as
