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California
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

California faces worsening drought despite recent heavy rainstorms

California's heavy rainstorms won't reverse the ongoing drought trend, which is expected to worsen despite recent downpours.
Data science
fromNature
2 months ago

High temporal variability not trend dominates Mediterranean precipitation - Nature

The Mediterranean region faces serious water resource issues due to fluctuations in precipitation and potential climate change impacts.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Extreme Weather Conditions That Drove the Carolina Wildfires

Wildfires in the Carolinas are fueled by ongoing drought conditions, posing risks to ecosystems and communities.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

California faces worsening drought despite recent heavy rainstorms

California's heavy rainstorms won't reverse the ongoing drought trend, which is expected to worsen despite recent downpours.
Data science
fromNature
2 months ago

High temporal variability not trend dominates Mediterranean precipitation - Nature

The Mediterranean region faces serious water resource issues due to fluctuations in precipitation and potential climate change impacts.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Extreme Weather Conditions That Drove the Carolina Wildfires

Wildfires in the Carolinas are fueled by ongoing drought conditions, posing risks to ecosystems and communities.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California's drought has returned - and it's already bad

California and Nevada face worsening drought conditions, threatening water supply as summer heat approaches.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Do I need to prepare for water shortages in Germany this summer?

Germany is experiencing one of its driest springs on record, which raises concerns about water resources and potential economic impacts.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

'It's pretty bleak': A warming planet is poised to get even hotter, forecasters warn

The UN report warns of unprecedented temperature rise and worsening climate impacts in the coming years, particularly in the western U.S.
#agriculture
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

How can Cyprus cope with winter drought? DW 02/21/2025

Desalination plants may be needed in Cyprus as the island faces severe water shortages affecting agriculture and tourism.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's a critical time': European farmers struggle through driest spring in a century

Farmers in north-western Europe, already in drought conditions, are facing unprecedented challenges in crop yield and long-term sustainability this spring.
fromEater
1 month ago
LA food

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

Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

How can Cyprus cope with winter drought? DW 02/21/2025

Desalination plants may be needed in Cyprus as the island faces severe water shortages affecting agriculture and tourism.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's a critical time': European farmers struggle through driest spring in a century

Farmers in north-western Europe, already in drought conditions, are facing unprecedented challenges in crop yield and long-term sustainability this spring.
fromEater
1 month ago
LA food

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

#weather
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Winter 'extremes' leave California's snowpack below average

California's snowpack stands at 85% of average, down from 97% in February, amidst unusual weather extremes.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months 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
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.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Winter 'extremes' leave California's snowpack below average

California's snowpack stands at 85% of average, down from 97% in February, amidst unusual weather extremes.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months 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
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.
#environmental-impact
New York City
fromMyNorthwest.com
3 weeks 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.
New York City
fromMyNorthwest.com
3 weeks 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.
fromeuronews
1 week ago

Damascus suffers severe water crisis after lowest rainfall in decades

I have been working at the Ein al-Fijeh spring for 33 years and this is the first year it is that dry.
Washington DC
#ireland
SF real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Texas is in an extreme drought-and oil companies are using billions of gallons of water

Extreme drought in Texas threatens vital waterways, impacting agriculture and urban areas while oil and gas companies consume significant water resources.
#water-conservation
#california
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
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.
#wildfire
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The 1944 treaty under which Trump accuses Mexico of stealing water from Texas

The 1944 Water Treaty tension is exacerbating amid drought and trade disputes, with Trump threatening actions against Mexico until compliance is secured.
#wildfires
fromEuro Weekly News
1 month ago

Catalonia ends drought crisis

Water levels across the Ter-Llobregat system, which supplies over six million people, have more than doubled over the past month, now sitting at 64 per cent capacity. This improvement is critical in moving municipalities from 'alert' to 'pre-alert'.
Barcelona
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

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

"The Central Texan wildflowers are so iconic that people will go on trips from all over the country just to see them, and they're in our backyard."
Portland food
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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 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.
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