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Andy Burnham to announce £65m for drought-hit farmers

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The Independent UK · Aug 15

Facing drought, the Dutch rethink water management

NIJMEGEN, Netherlands - On the banks of the Waal, the Dutch branch of the Rhine, swimmers are sunning themselves on a Nijmegen beach that didn’t exist before the river level dropped a few months ago.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

Farmers to get £65m drought aid as Burnham warned industry at ‘breaking point’

Britain ‘does not have a plan for climate change’ prime minister warned

The Independent UK · Aug 14

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Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure

PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

In 2015, Indonesia's devastating El Niño fires burned 2.6 million hectares and sent toxic haze across Southeast Asia. 11 years later, restoration efforts had helped cut burned peatland area by 70% in 2023 compared with 2019, showing the value of rewetting

Indonesia is facing renewed wildfire concerns as a strong El Niño brings the prospect of reduced rainfall in 2026. The country’s devastating 2015 fires burned about 2.6 million hectares and sent pollution across Southeast Asia, highlighting the vulnerability of degraded peatlands. Restoration efforts established after that disaster have focused on…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

UK must 'face up to changing climate,' PM says on visit to fire-hit Stourbridge

The West Midlands, alongside nearly three-quarters of England, is in drought after weeks of high temperatures and scant rainfall, increasing the risk of fires.

Euronews · Aug 14

RFU forced to delay start of community rugby season due to drought in England

The season start date has been pushed back to the week commencing 21 September

The Independent UK · Aug 14

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Thames Water plans to restart desalination plant – after drought has ended

Utility company’s plant, which has only run five times, now has an estimated total cost of £500m

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

In 1870, a former slave and Union soldier staked a homestead in Nebraska; drought and grasshoppers cost him the claim, but he eventually owned more than 2,000 acres

Escaping the bonds of slavery, Robert Ball Anderson became a proud soldier in the Union Army. Despite facing significant obstacles in farming caused by severe weather and pests, he dedicated himself to saving money through various jobs, including cooking for railroads. His efforts culminated in owning more than two thousand…

The Times of India · Aug 14

Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists

Extreme heat and lack of rain threatening public water supply, with ‘real trouble’ predicted if autumn stays dry

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

5 Herbs That Thrive on Neglect – For Easy, Delicious Harvests With Almost No Effort

Drought, poor soil, and even a lack of pruning don’t faze these herbs

Homes & Gardens · Aug 14

El Niño may peak at the worst time for the Amazon – and it should worry us all

Delay to rainy season in forest already damaged by human-driven heating could trigger powerful ‘Godzilla’ El Niño

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

People Blame Politics As Europe Suffers The Most Brutal Drought In Years: “But What About Those Immigrants?”

It’s been a hot European summer. But it’s not just the record-breaking heat waves or devastating wildfires that have everyone sweating. Magnified by the climate crisis, the high temperatures and lack of rain have caused water levels to plunge across Europe, crippling waterways, wreaking havoc on power production and shipping,…

Bored Panda · Aug 14

Tougher crops and beaver dams: how UK farmers are tackling drought

Hit by heatwaves and low rainfall, food producers are finding novel solutions to help crops and cattle survive

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

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The Independent UK · Aug 14

England is officially in drought – how do we fix our water woes?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: With the drought hitting millions and putting Southern Water weeks away from completely running dry, Helen Coffey looks at what we can do as individuals – and as a nation – to conserve water as back-to-back heatwaves look set to be a recurring aspect of life

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14

Romania shuts its last nuclear reactor as drought-hit Danube river drops to record low

Cernavoda shutdown poses immediate problems for Moldova, which relies on Romanian power to cover its own electricity shortages

The Economic Times · Aug 14

In 1950, world witnessed strongest El Nino but weather forecasters warn of more powerful climate phenomenon that will push nearly 49 million people ⁠into acute food insecurity

El Nino is a phenomenon that occurs naturally, when weakening trade winds cause warmer ocean waters to build up in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. This typically leads to higher global temperatures and altered weather patterns, bringing drought to some regions and heavy rainfall to others.

Euronews · Aug 13

Millions across Europe swelter through a new wave of extreme temperatures

Repeat heatwaves and drought have fuelled a historically hot summer of wildfires, and contributed to the deaths of thousands of people.

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The Economic Times · Aug 13

In 1935, this dam submerged entire US town under 60 feet of water; nearly 90 years later, falling lake levels are bringing the 'ghost town' back to life

Hoover Dam Construction: St. Thomas, a historic Nevada town, has reemerged as Lake Mead's water levels decline. The former Mormon settlement was submerged for decades after Hoover Dam's construction. Its streets and building foundations are now visible, offering a glimpse into the past. This reappearance highlights the dramatic changes in…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Britain and France swelter again as western Europe is hit by another heat wave

Britain recorded its hottest day of the year with temperatures reaching 38.1 degrees Celsius. Western Europe is experiencing its fifth heatwave of an exceptional summer season. Both Britain and France are ill-equipped to handle these extreme heat levels. Widespread drought conditions are spreading, shriveling crops and draining rivers. Authorities remain…

France 24 · Aug 13

European drought shrivels crops despite farmers’ best efforts to adapt

The drought roasting much of Europe this summer is taking a heavy toll on crops across the continent, from potatoes in the Netherlands to corn in Bosnia. Triodos, a Dutch bank with a focus on sustainability, has warned that this could reduce gross domestic product across the EU by 1…

The Conversation · Aug 13

To tackle extreme heat, Andy Burnham needs to urgently take these three radical steps

The UK has entered its fifth successive heatwave. More than 70% England and all of Wales are now under drought conditions. That means 45 million people are now living in a drought area in England, with more than 27 million facing water use restrictions. Dangerous wildfires are have been blazing…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 13

Romania shuts down nuclear plant due to low level of drought-hit Danube

Romania on Thursday began a complete shutdown of its only nuclear plant after levels of water in the River Danube – used to cool the site – fell to a record low, the national nuclear energy company said.

The Conversation · Aug 13

Hosepipe bans make climate change more tangible – but restrictions can provoke resistance

Drought is affecting almost three-quarters of England and around 27 million people are under water use restrictions or hosepipe bans.

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Europe wildfire tracker: France and Spain at extreme risk of new fires as temperatures soar to 42C

The continent is facing its fifth major heatwave of the summer

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