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Farming budget ‘must be protected as drought looms’

Farm and nature leaders made the plea as figures show swathes of the UK have had the most days with no or little rain on record for the year so far.

Evening Standard

Why Europe should be worried about the ongoing drought | Radio Schuman

People across Europe are revelling in the current summery weather conditions. However, record low levels of rainfall in recent months foreshadow a worrying future for the continent.

Euronews

NSW is copping rain and flooding while parts of Australia are in drought. What’s going on?

Emergency crews were scrambling to rescue residents trapped by floodwaters on Wednesday as heavy rain pummelled the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.

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World lost a record-shattering amount of forest in 2024, fuelled by climate change-driven wildfires

Brazil, set to host the COP30 climate conference later this year, lost the largest area of tropical forest in 2024.

Euronews

Bogs and dogs: Chelsea flower show puts practical gardens in spotlight

Loo that makes compost with human waste and drought- and dog-friendly creations among highlights at 2025 event

The Guardian - UK

Surviving swamps on South Australia’s parched Fleurieu Peninsula are a lifeline to wildlife – and farmers

South Australia is famously the driest state on the driest inhabited continent.

The Conversation

AI Talking Trees Feature At Chelsea Flower Show

Talking trees powered by AI, drought-resistant crops and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers -- the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show is facing the future with a focus on innovation and climate-change adaptation.

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Harry Kane issues verdict on Europa League final as Tottenham take on Manchester United

Spurs look to end their long trophy drought weeks after their former star did

Evening Standard

How Kangaroos are seeking to guarantee more MCG games

North Melbourne ended their MCG drought in the first of three games at the venue this season and Charlie Comben hopes there will be many more in future.

AAP

Why is southern Australia in drought – and when will it end?

Swathes of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia are in the grip of drought as they experience some of the lowest rainfall totals on record.

The Conversation

Rain forecast to follow ‘remarkably dry start to spring’, says Met Office

The Environment Agency has warned of the risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall.

Evening Standard

'Big Foot' Zurhaar fires as Kangas break MCG drought

Cam Zurhaar overcame a foot injury to kick four crucial goals as North Melbourne beat Richmond by four points to secure their first MCG triumph in eight years.

AAP

Wild Jalen Brunson Family Fact Puts Knicks' ECF Drought Into Perspective

You're not going to believe this.

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Weather tracker: dry spring in northern Europe sets off drought warnings

Belgium and UK could experience driest spring in more than 100 years as high pressure dominates

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The Texas Tribune

As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to new water supplies to sustain growth

Leaders hope to treat groundwater and capture more rain as the water from one of the nation’s most iconic rivers becomes less reliable.

The Guardian - AU

RSPCA Victoria warns surging animal cruelty against horses cannot be investigated without more funding

Organisation receives $2.3m from Victorian government but has projected operation costs of $10.8m this year

Texas Observer

A Thirsty Tesla Refinery Could Exacerbate Corpus Christi’s Water Crisis

Local activists warn that while residents must ration, unimpeded industrial expansion is imperiling the region’s future.

Evening Standard

Long-term drought could cause ‘profound change’ in Amazon rainforest – study

Researchers believe climate change may cause the death of large trees and reduce the area’s ability to act as a carbon sink.

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The Independent UK

What is a hosepipe ban as Britain risks drought this summer

England is at ‘medium’ risk for drought, according to the Environment Agency

The Guardian - UK

Exceptionally low river flows forecast across UK as drought threat grows

Predicted dry, warm weather likely to increase pressure on rivers, whose flows are already far below normal

The Independent UK

Mapped: Where Britain is at risk of drought amid hosepipe ban warning

Households are being warned of the potential risk of water restrictions, as parts of the country experience the driest start to the year for nearly a century

The Independent UK

Risk of drought after UK experienced driest start to year for decades

Water companies have been warned they may have to implement measures including restrictions in the months ahead

Evening Standard

Thames Water warns customers of potential restrictions as drought risk looms

Chief executive Chris Weston said the company is doing ‘all we need to’ to prepare for potential water shortages.

Evening Standard

Arsenal told why Declan Rice could be first to leave if trophy drought continues

The £105m midfielder may soon get “itchy feet” without silverware

The Conversation

How the weather got ‘stuck’ over the UK – and produced an unusually dry and warm spring

A “blocking” weather system lingering high above the UK has produced one of the driest, warmest and brightest starts to spring on record.

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