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California
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

La Nina emerges in Pacific triggering global weather changes

La Niña has developed, bringing drought concerns for California and southern US, while altering global weather patterns and affecting agriculture in South America.
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Germany sees 'worrying' record dry spell in early 2025

Germany faces unprecedented drought with record low rainfall since 1931, raising concerns about agriculture, forestry, and environmental impacts.
fromEater
3 weeks ago
LA food

After a Historically Rough 2024, Louisiana Crawfish Producers Are Bouncing Back

Historic drought in Louisiana severely affected crawfish production in 2023, leading to a 90% crop yield decline.
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago
UK news

Drought conditions already hitting UK crop production, farmers say

Farmers in England are facing early crop failures due to the driest spring in nearly 70 years, raising drought concerns.
California
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

La Nina emerges in Pacific triggering global weather changes

La Niña has developed, bringing drought concerns for California and southern US, while altering global weather patterns and affecting agriculture in South America.
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Germany sees 'worrying' record dry spell in early 2025

Germany faces unprecedented drought with record low rainfall since 1931, raising concerns about agriculture, forestry, and environmental impacts.
fromEater
3 weeks ago
LA food

After a Historically Rough 2024, Louisiana Crawfish Producers Are Bouncing Back

Historic drought in Louisiana severely affected crawfish production in 2023, leading to a 90% crop yield decline.
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago
UK news

Drought conditions already hitting UK crop production, farmers say

Farmers in England are facing early crop failures due to the driest spring in nearly 70 years, raising drought concerns.
more#agriculture
#water-supply
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Three wet winters in a row for the first time in 25 years? Sierra Nevada snowpack 85% of normal with more storms forecast

Northern California's water outlook remains healthy, with reservoirs full and less likelihood of summer water restrictions.
California is experiencing favorable winter conditions after years of drought.
fromMyNorthwest.com
4 days ago
New York City

Massive repair job on leaky NYC aqueduct will take a few more years to finish

The $2 billion project to fix a major leak in NYC's water tunnel will be delayed until after 2027.
Pausing the project was necessary due to current drought conditions affecting reservoirs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

Sierra Nevada snowpack sees most bountiful three years in a row in 25 years

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack reached 96% of historical average, marking a significant recovery following years of severe droughts.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

For the first time in 25 years, California has a snowpack trifecta

California's snowpack reached 96% of average, marking the third consecutive year of above-average levels, which aids in water supply stability.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

California snowpack below average what does this mean for water supplies?

Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 90% of average, critical for California's water supply.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
California

Southern California's water crisis is fueling fires. These maps show just how dry the region is

Southern California faces severe dryness, increasing wildfire risk and potential drought conditions into 2025 due to low soil moisture and poor water storage.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Three wet winters in a row for the first time in 25 years? Sierra Nevada snowpack 85% of normal with more storms forecast

Northern California's water outlook remains healthy, with reservoirs full and less likelihood of summer water restrictions.
California is experiencing favorable winter conditions after years of drought.
New York City
fromMyNorthwest.com
4 days ago

Massive repair job on leaky NYC aqueduct will take a few more years to finish

The $2 billion project to fix a major leak in NYC's water tunnel will be delayed until after 2027.
Pausing the project was necessary due to current drought conditions affecting reservoirs.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Sierra Nevada snowpack sees most bountiful three years in a row in 25 years

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack reached 96% of historical average, marking a significant recovery following years of severe droughts.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

For the first time in 25 years, California has a snowpack trifecta

California's snowpack reached 96% of average, marking the third consecutive year of above-average levels, which aids in water supply stability.
California
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Southern California's water crisis is fueling fires. These maps show just how dry the region is

Southern California faces severe dryness, increasing wildfire risk and potential drought conditions into 2025 due to low soil moisture and poor water storage.
more#water-supply
#southern-california
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Possible record-breaking heat on tap for Southern California next week

Southern California is experiencing a significant temperature rise with potential triple-digit heat next week.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

April showers in Southern California? Here's the latest forecast

Southern California is expecting a cooler and wetter pattern with possible April showers this weekend.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Possible record-breaking heat on tap for Southern California next week

Southern California is experiencing a significant temperature rise with potential triple-digit heat next week.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

April showers in Southern California? Here's the latest forecast

Southern California is expecting a cooler and wetter pattern with possible April showers this weekend.
more#southern-california
#wildfire
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
Environment

The Major NJ Wildfire Shows Unexpected Urban Areas Are at Risk

New Jersey faces an active fire season, exemplified by the Jones Road Fire, fueled by dry conditions and wind.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

NJ wildfire prompts evacuations as it explodes in size, closes part of Garden State Parkway

A rapid wildfire in New Jersey caused evacuations and highway closures, with devastating impacts on the region's communities.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

NJ wildfire prompts evacuations as it explodes in size, closes part of Garden State Parkway

A rapid wildfire in New Jersey caused evacuations and highway closures, with devastating impacts on the region's communities.
more#wildfire
Environment
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

There's a simple solution for Western droughts-but people aren't going to like it

Advanced purification of wastewater is safe but minerals must be added back to avoid health risks.
Recycling levels of water vary significantly among Western states.
#wildfires
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the Carolinas have seen months of extreme weather whiplash

Wildfires in the Carolinas resulted from dry conditions and strong winds following previous weather extremes.
California
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

As Southern California bakes, the Bay Area is breaking rain records

California is experiencing stark climate contrasts: heavy rainfall in the north and severe drought in the south.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Firefighters tackle several wildfires in western Germany DW 04/13/2025

Germany is battling significant wildfires in North Rhine-Westphalia attributed to unusually dry weather.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
California

Southern California is Dangerously Dry for This Time of Year

Southern California faces extreme drought, raising wildfire risks, due to an unprecedented lack of rain and dry vegetation conditions for January.
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Will Germany's Easter bonfires be cancelled this year due to drought?

Germany faces high wildfire risks which may lead to the cancellation of traditional Easter bonfires due to dry conditions.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Marine Park planting 'non-flammable' vegetation after fires destroy unprecedented acreage

Marine Park in Brooklyn has suffered over 50 acres of wildfires, prompting environmentalists to plant nonflammable vegetation for restoration.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the Carolinas have seen months of extreme weather whiplash

Wildfires in the Carolinas resulted from dry conditions and strong winds following previous weather extremes.
California
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

As Southern California bakes, the Bay Area is breaking rain records

California is experiencing stark climate contrasts: heavy rainfall in the north and severe drought in the south.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Firefighters tackle several wildfires in western Germany DW 04/13/2025

Germany is battling significant wildfires in North Rhine-Westphalia attributed to unusually dry weather.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
California

Southern California is Dangerously Dry for This Time of Year

Southern California faces extreme drought, raising wildfire risks, due to an unprecedented lack of rain and dry vegetation conditions for January.
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Will Germany's Easter bonfires be cancelled this year due to drought?

Germany faces high wildfire risks which may lead to the cancellation of traditional Easter bonfires due to dry conditions.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Marine Park planting 'non-flammable' vegetation after fires destroy unprecedented acreage

Marine Park in Brooklyn has suffered over 50 acres of wildfires, prompting environmentalists to plant nonflammable vegetation for restoration.
more#wildfires
fromEuro Weekly News
1 month ago
Barcelona

Catalonia ends drought crisis

Catalonia declares the end of its drought crisis as reservoirs replenish significantly after heavy spring rainfall.
#climate-change
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How climate change is increasing water conflicts at the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal's operation is critically dependent on freshwater availability, which is threatened by droughts, affecting global trade and local economies.
California
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

California's Fire Season Should Have Been Over

California's fire season is no longer limited to specific months due to extreme drought and prolonged dry conditions.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Can UN COP16 summit help stop the Earth's land drying out? DW 12/12/2024

The degradation of Earth's land is an existential crisis affecting billions, driven largely by climate change, deforestation, and unsustainable agricultural practices.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

This Is Shaping Up to Be One of the Driest Januarys on Record In San Francisco

January 2025 is poised to be one of the driest in San Francisco history due to an atmospheric blocking pattern, intensifying fire dangers in Southern California.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kenya's devastating drought is the worst in 40 years

Kenya is facing the worst water crisis in 40 years due to escalating drought conditions exacerbated by climate change.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How climate change is increasing water conflicts at the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal's operation is critically dependent on freshwater availability, which is threatened by droughts, affecting global trade and local economies.
California
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

California's Fire Season Should Have Been Over

California's fire season is no longer limited to specific months due to extreme drought and prolonged dry conditions.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Can UN COP16 summit help stop the Earth's land drying out? DW 12/12/2024

The degradation of Earth's land is an existential crisis affecting billions, driven largely by climate change, deforestation, and unsustainable agricultural practices.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

This Is Shaping Up to Be One of the Driest Januarys on Record In San Francisco

January 2025 is poised to be one of the driest in San Francisco history due to an atmospheric blocking pattern, intensifying fire dangers in Southern California.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kenya's devastating drought is the worst in 40 years

Kenya is facing the worst water crisis in 40 years due to escalating drought conditions exacerbated by climate change.
more#climate-change
#wildflowers
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Bloom or bust? Superbloom spectacle eludes California after dry winter

California's superbloom is struggling this year due to insufficient rainfall, significantly impacting the usual floral displays.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
Portland food

The Austin area won't be seeing a lot of bluebonnets this year. Here's why. - Austin Monitor

Drought conditions in Central Texas threaten the iconic bluebonnet bloom this season.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Bloom or bust? Superbloom spectacle eludes California after dry winter

California's superbloom is struggling this year due to insufficient rainfall, significantly impacting the usual floral displays.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
Portland food

The Austin area won't be seeing a lot of bluebonnets this year. Here's why. - Austin Monitor

Drought conditions in Central Texas threaten the iconic bluebonnet bloom this season.
more#wildflowers
#weather
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

More than half of California is 'abnormally dry' after rains. Which areas are hit hardest?

California's drought conditions improved due to atmospheric river-fueled rain storms, but over half the state remains abnormally dry.
fromSacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

Nearly 60% of California is 'abnormally dry' to start 2025. Where are drought impacts worst?

California is experiencing fluctuating drought conditions, with significant areas remaining abnormally dry.
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago
Miami food

South Florida is in 'severe drought condition.' Here's how long it will last.

South Florida is facing severe drought conditions with little hope for significant rain in the near future.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

More than half of California is 'abnormally dry' after rains. Which areas are hit hardest?

California's drought conditions improved due to atmospheric river-fueled rain storms, but over half the state remains abnormally dry.
fromSacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

Nearly 60% of California is 'abnormally dry' to start 2025. Where are drought impacts worst?

California is experiencing fluctuating drought conditions, with significant areas remaining abnormally dry.
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago
Miami food

South Florida is in 'severe drought condition.' Here's how long it will last.

South Florida is facing severe drought conditions with little hope for significant rain in the near future.
more#weather
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Zimbabwe battles aid shortages as drought bites DW 03/05/2025

Drought-prone communities in Zimbabwe face dire prospects as aid cuts from the US threaten their survival and food aid reliance.
#california-wildfires
California
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

See the US military's special C-130 Hercules water bombers that are joining the LA wildfire fight

California wildfires have resulted in at least 10 deaths and severe property damage, worsened by extreme drought and Santa Ana winds.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Amid wildfires, Los Angeles' winter rains to finally arrive. But dry weather could soon return

Southern California's persistent drought poses ongoing fire risks despite anticipated winter rains.
California
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

See the US military's special C-130 Hercules water bombers that are joining the LA wildfire fight

California wildfires have resulted in at least 10 deaths and severe property damage, worsened by extreme drought and Santa Ana winds.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Amid wildfires, Los Angeles' winter rains to finally arrive. But dry weather could soon return

Southern California's persistent drought poses ongoing fire risks despite anticipated winter rains.
more#california-wildfires
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

This giant iPod Nano is actually a mirror

Retro tech, including the iPod, is trending again, with products like the iMirror tapping into nostalgia for vintage gadgets.
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Kardashians Slammed for Using Way More Than Their Fair Share of Water, Then Griping About City's Fire Response

Khloe Kardashian's criticism of LA's mayor reveals a double standard regarding water usage and budget cuts impacting wildfire response.
fromSacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

Sierra snowpack sees promising start as California water officials take first survey of 2025

California's snowpack measurements indicate a solid start to the water year, but uneven distribution of snow remains a significant concern.
#new-years-eve
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Prospect Park to celebrate New Year's Eve with a 'spectacular light display,' rather than fireworks, as drought continues * Brooklyn Paper

This year's Prospect Park New Year's Eve celebration will feature a drone light show instead of fireworks due to drought conditions in NYC.
fromCbsnews
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Many New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks shows in NYC canceled due to weather

The fireworks ban in NYC was lifted, but water conservation remains critical as drought conditions persist.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Prospect Park to celebrate New Year's Eve with a 'spectacular light display,' rather than fireworks, as drought continues * Brooklyn Paper

This year's Prospect Park New Year's Eve celebration will feature a drone light show instead of fireworks due to drought conditions in NYC.
fromCbsnews
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Many New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks shows in NYC canceled due to weather

The fireworks ban in NYC was lifted, but water conservation remains critical as drought conditions persist.
more#new-years-eve
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