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Timely rains help to dampen woodland fire areas

Much-needed rainfall in eastern Kentucky is carrying a beneficial impact that is two-fold. It’s helping to snuff out woodland and brush fires in the Appalachian region and putting a dent in relieving drought readings.

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Wildfires continue to burn across Kentucky

Kentucky is under a Red Flag fire warning due to drought conditions fueling wildfires across the commonwealth.

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What is a flash drought? An earth scientist explains

Many people are familiar with flash floods – torrents that develop quickly after heavy rainfall. But there’s also such a thing as a flash drought, and these sudden, extreme dry spells are becoming a big concern for farmers and water utilities.

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Legacy of dust: How Owens Valley air pollution increases LA water bills

OLANCHA, Calif. — Even as worsening drought and aridification force Los Angeles to end its overwhelming dependence on imported water, Angelenos may soon realize that weaning themselves off supplies from the rugged eastern Sierra Nevada doesn’t mean they will stop paying for the city’s long, complicated history there.

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Lions star Neale sets sights on AFL flag

Brisbane star Lachie Neale has declared the Lions are right in the window to end their AFL premiership drought, saying this group needs to capitalise.

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Eddie Howe's rousing words Yasir Al-Rumayyan will love after Newcastle owner revealed objective

Newcastle United have not win a trophy since 1969 but Eddie Howe wants to use that drought as inspiration rather than being burdened by it ahead of the Carabao Cup tie against Crystal Palace

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Eddie Howe targets Carabao Cup as Newcastle look to end trophy drought

The Magpies last tasted domestic success in 1955 and host Crystal Palace in the third round

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Brits warned of extreme weather this winter and 'ignore flood warnings at your peril'

Despite record-breaking temperatures over the summer, communities are being warned not to be complacent and to prepare effectively for potential flooding this winter

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Rawlinna sheep station welcomes heavy rain after drought almost halves flock

After years of drought, Rawlinna Station on the Nullarbor Plains is a picture of brown puddles and green shoots, giving hope to stations along the Trans-Australian Railway.

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Brazil World Cup Preview: Neymar & Co. Have One Clear Aim

Its World Cup title drought at 20 years, Brazil is not holding back on the firepower as FIFA’s top-ranked side gears up for a run at the trophy it craves.

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Drought-stricken work together to fight water woes

Drought-stricken countries, led by Senegal and Spain, announced an alliance Monday to help each other manage water scarcity by sharing technology and expertise.

Reuters

Drought tests resilience of Spain's olive groves and farmers

An extremely hot, dry summer is now threatening the heartiest of Spain’s staple crops: the olives that make the European country the world’s leading producer of the tiny green fruits that are pressed into golden oil

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Tensions rise over drought-stricken Colorado River water use

WASHINGTON — As the Interior Department continues to delay implementing a program to reduce water consumption from the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin, tensions are thickening between the seven states with stakes in the watershed.

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How climate change influences the spread of disease – four essential reads

Climate change has led to extreme weather events such as floods and drought. These events have become more frequent and more severe. Natural disasters associated with climate change have a devastating effect on people’s lives, destroying homes, roads and others key infrastructure.

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Africa is being devastated by a climate crisis it didn’t cause. Cop27 must help

Drought, flooding and rising sea levels are creating havoc across our continent – we need support from richer nations to adapt, says Amina J Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations

France 24

Hundreds of animals die in Kenyan wildlife preserves amid region’s worst drought in decades

Hundreds of animals, including elephants and endangered Grevy’s zebras, have died in Kenyan wildlife preserves during East Africa's worst drought in decades, according to a report released Friday.

France 24

Amnesty International demands urgent help for survivors of sexual violence in Tigray

Following the truce deal between Ethiopia's government and Tigray forces, the country looks ahead to peace and reconciliation. But as Amnesty International researcher Donatella Rovera warns, many women were subject to horrific attacks and not enough is being done to make sure they get justice. Also, ahead of the opening…

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Supreme Court will reconsider Navajos' claim for more water from the Colorado River

WASHINGTON — With California and the Southwest facing a historic drought, the Supreme Court agreed Friday to review a 9th Circuit Court decision that held the Navajo Nation has a right to take more water from the Colorado River.

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The Independent UK

New boss Unai Emery sets sights on ending Aston Villa’s trophy drought

The Spaniard replaced the sacked Steven Gerrard last month

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Hundreds of elephants, zebras die as Kenya weathers drought

A new report says hundreds of animals have died in Kenyan widlife preserves during East Africa’s worst drought in decades

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Can Nissan end GT500 title drought in Honda's backyard?

Nissan stands on the brink of a first SUPER GT title success in seven years in this weekend's season finale at Motegi with the all-new Z. But to do so, it will have to overcome Honda at what has become a stronghold for the NSX-GT.

The Texas Tribune

Corpus Christi sold its water to Exxon, gambling on desalination. So far, it is losing the bet.

Concerns over ecological damage to Corpus Christi Bay have delayed plans to convert sea water to drinking water for years in this booming Gulf Coast city, where environmentalists see water supply as a “chokehold” to block new fossil fuel infrastructure.

Radio France Internationale

Nearly eight million at risk of starvation in South Sudan

Three United Nations agencies say up to eight million people in South Sudan could face severe food shortages between now and next year's harvests as a result of floods, drought and conflict.

Reuters

Two thirds of South Sudan population risk severe hunger in 2023 - U.N

Up to 7.8 million people in South Sudan, two thirds of the population, may face severe food shortages during next year's April-to-July lean season due to floods, drought and conflict, United Nations agencies said on Thursday.

WEKU

Tesla's first European factory needs more water to expand. Drought stands in its way

The manufacturing plant is in the east German state of Brandenburg, one of the most water-scarce regions of the country. Residents fear an expansion would lead to a water shortage.

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