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Can producers keep up with our hunger for pistachios?

Pistachio production has more than trebled in the last 20 years. In 2024, more than 1.4 million tonnes were produced globally. Their popularity has only increased in the last two years, with a growing status as a trendy, luxury food item.

The Conversation · Sep 1

Expert warns of 'hotter summers, more wildfires, more drought and more floods'

One of the world's leading climate scientists has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the extreme heat events of this summer, and in the wake of the catastrophic flooding in Nepal, how other similar events are all but inevitable. Diana Ürge-Vorsatz is professor of environmental studies at the Central European University…

France 24 · Sep 1

How Shani Dev’s Gaze Changed Dasharath’s Destiny

Imagine a king flying through the sky to stop a cosmic danger, only to suddenly lose everything beneath him. This dramatic story begins with a frightening prediction. According to a traditional narrative, Shani Dev’s entry into Rohini Nakshatra was believed to bring severe consequences for the earth, including famine and…

MyLifeXP · Sep 1

In 1864, an Indian Maharaja built a 368-foot well in a drought-hit English village; the story behind Stoke Row’s ‘Maharaja’s Well’

An Indian Maharaja graciously financed a deep well for an English village dealing with severe water scarcity. This philanthropic gesture brought essential water access and encouraged growth within the community. The well is embellished with a striking pavilion and a golden elephant, reflecting its Indian roots. Additionally, the Maharaja remained…

The Times of India · Aug 31

Hungry bears are entering homes, shops and neighbourhoods across the US; here’s what is driving the alarming trend

Amidst a severe drought, bears are encroaching on human habitats across the American West, with Colorado reporting over 7,000 sightings this year alone—a new high. These foraging bears can be spotted rummaging through homes, stores, and neighborhoods for food. As conservation efforts intertwine with urban development, wildlife officials emphasize the…

The Times of India · Aug 31

The hidden bill: How Europe's scorching summers are reshaping national budgets

Another summer of record heat, drought and wildfires is leaving European governments with a bill that will land months later in the form of emergency relief, farm compensation, infrastructure repairs, unpaid taxes and food inflation.

Euronews · Aug 31

Colorado has logged more than 7,000 bear sightings in 2026, topping its previous full-year record as hungry bears increasingly enter homes, shops and towns across the US West

In recent months, severe drought conditions in the American West have driven malnourished bears into urban areas in search of food. With natural vegetation dwindling, bears have turned to human settlements, often scavenging through trash cans. These encounters, which typically start with easily preventable issues like unsecured rubbish bins or…

The Times of India · Aug 30

Karnataka BJP to start 'Padyatra' from September 1 days after Nagendra's resignation

The Karnataka BJP is set to embark on a padayatra from September 1 to September 10, focusing on critical issues such as the ongoing drought and the significant number of unfilled government positions. Additionally, the recent resignation of Congress leader Nagendra will be a focal point. The BJP intends to…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Ecuador declares emergency over El Nino, warns of drought and wildfires

Ecuador has issued a red alert as the impactful El Nino climate phenomenon unfolds. This event has triggered emergency responses in nearby countries like El Salvador, Honduras, and Panama. Experts forecast that the current El Nino will reach its peak by the end of the year, bringing widespread changes to…

The Times of India · Aug 30

'We did it for you': Northstars skipper dedicates emotional victory to Dore

The Newcastle Northstars have broken a 10-year AIHL drought.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 30