Droughts
The giraffe's long neck has been a long-standing mystery, often attributed to its ability to reach succulent leaves on tall acacia trees in Africa. However, a new study reveals that the giraffe's long legs actually play a crucial role in reducing the energy cost of pumping
Droughts
Severn Trent has issued a warning for customers to be mindful of their water usage through autumn to help reservoirs return to their normal levels, after national experts warned of potential drought conditions in England through 2026 due to a record dry and warm summer. The National Drought Group (NDG)
Climate change
Researchers at the University of Cukurova in Adana, Turkiye, have evaluated the drought tolerance mechanisms in 22 strawberry cultivars under polyethylene glycol (PEG)-induced drought stress in controlled greenhouse conditions. The study, funded by the European Union (EU), found that cultivar-specific drought response strategies, including sugar accumulation, chlorophyll stability, and
Climate change
Agricultural drought, exacerbated by climate change, poses a significant threat to food security and water resources in semi-arid regions, including Turkiye's Konya Closed Basin. A recent study utilized satellite-derived indices to monitor agricultural drought and proposed a drought vulnerability map to support targeted water management strategies and policy
Climate change
As the Lancet Countdown's 2023 report underscores, the world is facing an unprecedented climate crisis, with far-reaching consequences for human health and well-being. Wellcome's response to this report highlights the critical need for urgent climate action, particularly in protecting vulnerable communities from the impacts of climate
Climate change
Climate change has dealt a crippling blow to Chuadanga's agriculture, with prolonged droughts, devastating storms, and extreme cold spells battering farms, livestock, and fisheries, leaving thousands of families struggling to survive. The western district of Chuadanga has been reeling from the escalating impacts of climate change, with farmers
Climate change
A new study from the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute has highlighted the importance of drought-tolerant wheat genotypes in addressing the global challenge of food security. The research, published in the journal BMC Plant Biology, aimed to evaluate the response of elite drought-tolerant wheat genotypes to water deficit stress by analyzing
Global warming
Fresh data on Science have been presented in a new report, highlighting the impact of natural sources on ozone pollution in China. A recent study found that a record-breaking compound drought-heatwave event in August 2022 caused severe threats to human health in central eastern China. The research demonstrated that increases
Global warming
Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and prolonged droughts have been driving an increase in forest fire frequency and intensity in India. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has conducted a systematic review of climate change-induced forest fires, their ecological and socio-economic impacts, and current adaptation measures. The study emphasizes the
Global warming
California's unique climate, characterized by frequent droughts and large-scale wildfires, has been found to have a significant impact on air quality. A recent study published in the international environmental science journal Environment International analyzed 15 years of data and found that the combined effects of droughts and wildfires
Global warming
Research scientists from the University of the Punjab have made significant breakthroughs in climate modeling by developing a multi-framework methodology for evaluating global climate models (GCMs) and predicting drought trends. This innovative approach takes into account the complexities of regional climate risk assessments, enabling more accurate predictions and better decision-making
Global warming
A comprehensive study recently published has shed light on the devastating effects of climate change on wheat and rice production in Pakistan, a country facing severe agricultural challenges due to its diverse geography and climate. The research, led by Hohai University, integrated high-resolution climate data with agricultural statistics from the
