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Drought threatens Croatia olive harvest
A prolonged drought in Croatia is threatening this year’s olive crop.A prolonged drought in Croatia is threatening this year’s olive crop.
Zimbabwe puts its wild animals up for sale
Zimbabwe’s government has said it is ready to sell its wildlife. People with money and space are being asked to buy animals in a bid to save themZimbabwe’s government has said it is ready to sell its wildlife. People with money and space are being asked to buy animals in a bid to save them
Four million people face hunger from Zimbabwe drought
The number of people facing hunger in Zimbabwe due to drought has risen from three to four million, according to estimates. The UN children’s agencyThe number of people facing hunger in Zimbabwe due to drought has risen from three to four million, according to estimates. The UN children’s agency
Water festival spurts into life despite drought
A water festival kicked off in Thailand on Wednesday – despite the country facing its worst drought in decades. The extravaganza, called SongkranA water festival kicked off in Thailand on Wednesday – despite the country facing its worst drought in decades. The extravaganza, called Songkran
Ethiopia and UN appeal for help to feed 10.2 million people
The government of Ethiopia and the United Nations have asked for help to feed more than 10.2 Ethiopians. A long-standing drought has led toThe government of Ethiopia and the United Nations have asked for help to feed more than 10.2 Ethiopians. A long-standing drought has led to
El Niño is causing havoc in Central America, Asia and Africa
El Niño is having a disastrous effect on countries in Central America, parts of Africa and Asia, which have been hit by a drought that is generatingEl Niño is having a disastrous effect on countries in Central America, parts of Africa and Asia, which have been hit by a drought that is generating
Crisis call for Ethiopia as food aid due to run out soon
The worst drought to hit Ethiopia in 50 years is about to become a crisis according to the charity Save the Children . It is warning that emergencyThe worst drought to hit Ethiopia in 50 years is about to become a crisis according to the charity Save the Children . It is warning that emergency
State of disaster declared in drought-ridden Zimbabwe
A severe drought has hit Zimbabwe, leading President Robert Mugabe to declare a state of disaster in most rural parts of the country. The governmentA severe drought has hit Zimbabwe, leading President Robert Mugabe to declare a state of disaster in most rural parts of the country. The government
Plea for cash as Ethiopia battles one of its worst droughts in decades
More than 450 million euros needs to be raised by the end of next month to help Ethiopia through critical food shortages. That is the warning fromMore than 450 million euros needs to be raised by the end of next month to help Ethiopia through critical food shortages. That is the warning from
China resettles drought-afflicted residents
Drought makes life hard for many farmers in China’s mountainous northwest. Many have left to try to make a living elsewhere, and many more are beingDrought makes life hard for many farmers in China’s mountainous northwest. Many have left to try to make a living elsewhere, and many more are being
Poland to pay millions in compensation to drought affected farms
Poland will pay more than 500 million zloty (118 million euros) in compensation to farmers who lost crops due to drought. Authorities estimate thatPoland will pay more than 500 million zloty (118 million euros) in compensation to farmers who lost crops due to drought. Authorities estimate that
California wildfires: Thousands told to flee as 'Rocky' ravages drought-parched terrain
California continues to be ravaged by wildfires. More than 13,000 people have been urged to flee their homes. Cooler weather has given some reliefCalifornia continues to be ravaged by wildfires. More than 13,000 people have been urged to flee their homes. Cooler weather has given some relief
Northern California 'Rocky Fire' blazes out of control
A brushfire burning out of control in northern California has forced the evacuation of at least 500 people from their homes. Nicknamed the “RockyA brushfire burning out of control in northern California has forced the evacuation of at least 500 people from their homes. Nicknamed the “Rocky
Political accusations fly over record Californian drought
A record drought in California is under the political spotlight, with a likely Republican presidential contender hitting out at environmentalistsA record drought in California is under the political spotlight, with a likely Republican presidential contender hitting out at environmentalists
California rations water during worst droughts on record
The US state of California is introducing mandatory water restrictions in the face of record-breaking drought. State Governor Jerry Brown hasThe US state of California is introducing mandatory water restrictions in the face of record-breaking drought. State Governor Jerry Brown has
Drought concerns force Brazil to cancels carnivals
A host of cities in Brazil have been forced to cancel their carnivals amid concerns over an ongoing drought. In a country known for sunshine andA host of cities in Brazil have been forced to cancel their carnivals amid concerns over an ongoing drought. In a country known for sunshine and
Wildfires rage in US Pacific Northwest
Wildfires in the northwestern United States have been raging over the weekend. Firefighters have been battling the blazes in northern CaliforniaWildfires in the northwestern United States have been raging over the weekend. Firefighters have been battling the blazes in northern California
Mauritania: Water crisis in Nouakchott
Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, is a town built around a well of the same name, where camel herders used to go and water their flockNouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, is a town built around a well of the same name, where camel herders used to go and water their flock
Brazil drought raises concerns about World Cup water supply
This year’s drought in Brazil has left the state of Sao Paolo with its lowest-ever water level. The Cantareira water system, the largest of six inThis year’s drought in Brazil has left the state of Sao Paolo with its lowest-ever water level. The Cantareira water system, the largest of six in
Obama promises millions in aid for Californian farmers affected by drought
President Obama has been visiting a farm in California’s Central Valley to see for himself the damage caused by one of the driest years on record inPresident Obama has been visiting a farm in California’s Central Valley to see for himself the damage caused by one of the driest years on record in
Drought alert in Africa
Recurring water shortages endanger local ecosystems and threaten agriculture-based communities. As climate change continues, forecasters expectRecurring water shortages endanger local ecosystems and threaten agriculture-based communities. As climate change continues, forecasters expect
Colorado burns in "out of control" wildfire
Firefighters in Colorado say a wind-driven wildfire is burning out of control in and around the state’s second city, Colorado Springs. Dubbed theFirefighters in Colorado say a wind-driven wildfire is burning out of control in and around the state’s second city, Colorado Springs. Dubbed the
Bushfire crews tackle blaze in southern Tasmania
Tasmanian bushfire crews are bracing for worsening conditions as they battle a large wildfire in the south of the Australian state. IncidentTasmanian bushfire crews are bracing for worsening conditions as they battle a large wildfire in the south of the Australian state. Incident
Australia wildfires hit major space observatory
More than 150 wildfires continue to sweep across Australia’s state of New South Wales. Buildings at the country’s biggest optical space observatoryMore than 150 wildfires continue to sweep across Australia’s state of New South Wales. Buildings at the country’s biggest optical space observatory
Drought brings pain to farmers in southeast Europe
The severe drought that has hit southeastern Europe has destroyed crops and devastated farmland. The hot, dry weather has piled pressure on worldThe severe drought that has hit southeastern Europe has destroyed crops and devastated farmland. The hot, dry weather has piled pressure on world
Drought and heatwave
Exceptionally hot, dry weather has been making headlines, notably for the effect on grain crops, causing the prices of these commodities to soarExceptionally hot, dry weather has been making headlines, notably for the effect on grain crops, causing the prices of these commodities to soar
Drought threatens world food price rises
Keeping the huge fields of America’s bread basket healthy and productive is proving to be a growing problem for farmers. The Midwest is in the gripKeeping the huge fields of America’s bread basket healthy and productive is proving to be a growing problem for farmers. The Midwest is in the grip
After calamity strikes
In some disaster areas teachers are drawing useful lessons from traumatic events; raising awareness of disaster management, teaching students toIn some disaster areas teachers are drawing useful lessons from traumatic events; raising awareness of disaster management, teaching students to
Tackling speculators on food prices
Klaus Töpfer had already found his calling before he saw people in Kenya trying to make food grow in poor, dry earth. His field is the environmentKlaus Töpfer had already found his calling before he saw people in Kenya trying to make food grow in poor, dry earth. His field is the environment
Displaced people continue to flood into Somalia's Puntland
Displaced people from the Bay region continued to flood into Somalia’s semi-autonomous region of Puntland on Tuesday (September 6) with tales ofDisplaced people from the Bay region continued to flood into Somalia’s semi-autonomous region of Puntland on Tuesday (September 6) with tales of