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Extreme drought prompts closure of Joshua Tree trail to ensure water for bighorn sheep

LOS ANGELES — Extreme drought conditions prompted the open-ended closure of a popular hiking trail in Joshua Tree National Park to ensure water access for bighorn sheep.

Los Angeles Times

Kids can help California save water in the drought. Try making a game out of it

LOS ANGELES -- Kids love to play with water and in the water, especially on scorching summer days. But experts say you can teach your kids to love saving water too.

Los Angeles Times

'Only God can help': Hundreds die as Somalia faces famine

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Parts of Southern California used 26% more water in April despite conservation pleas

LOS ANGELES — California water conservation efforts continued to lag in April despite the deepening drought, according to new state figures released Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

WRC Sardinia: The Good, The Bad and a smiling Ott Tanak

Sardinia regularly ranks among the toughest rallies on the World Rally Championship’s calendar given its rough gravel roads, long days and scorching temperatures. The 2022 edition will be remembered for Ott Tanak and Hyundai ending their victory drought. Autosport reviews the highs, lows, turning points, close calls and heartbreak from…

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'Widen gaze from Ukraine' to avert famine in Somalia, U.N. agency warns

The world must "widen its gaze from the war in Ukraine" to prevent Somalia sliding into famine, the United Nations' children's agency said on Tuesday, warning only a third of the $250 million needed to stave off catastrophe had so far been raised.

Reuters

‘Close To A Miracle’: Drought Reveals Submerged Ancient City

Researchers had a limited time to study traces a long-lost city on the floor of an Iraqi reservoir before the waters rose again.

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Famine risk rises in Somalia as rains fail, food prices soar - U.N

Nearly a quarter of a million people are facing starvation in Somalia as a drought worsens and global food prices hover near record highs, United Nations agencies said on Monday.

Reuters

Africa needs better weather warning systems, urge experts

Better climate-related research and early warning systems are needed as extreme weather — from cyclones to drought — continues to inflict the African continent, said Sudanese billionaire and philanthropist Mo Ibrahim, who heads up his own foundation

The Independent UK

If this huge Atlantic Ocean current collapses, La Niña could become the norm for Australia

A more La Niña-like state would mean more flooding rains over eastern Australia and worse droughts and bushfire seasons over southwest United States.

The New Daily

Seattle Slog: City Could Pick Up Nearly A Month’s Worth Of Rain In 3 Days

Rain that makes it east of the Cascades range would help ease a drought over much of eastern Washington and Oregon states.

Zenger

Huge rainfall in outback Queensland brings hope of an end to long drought

The drought in outback Queensland has been long and punishing, forcing many to flee their livelihoods. But recent rain has left locals wondering if the decade-long big dry has finally come to an end.

ABC News

New Agriculture Minister says Labor's drought policy an 'evolution'

Labor doesn't have a drought policy yet and, although it might be hard to imagine given the recent rain, Australia will inevitably be in the grips of another crippling drought before too long.

ABC News

After a cool, cloudy weekend, a statewide heat wave is on tap for California next week

LOS ANGELES — After a cool and cloudy weekend, Southern California can expect to see the heat return next week, particularly in inland, valley and desert areas, forecasters say.

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Officials fear water restrictions will worsen fire risk in Southern California

LOS ANGELES — After losing dozens of oak trees, a guest house and a garage filled with mementos of her late husband in the 2018 Woolsey fire, Nicole Radoumis dreads the arrival of extreme fire weather amid a punishing California drought.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats seek to end California's drought of Black congressmen

California gave the nation its first Black vice president. But no part of the state has sent a Black man to Congress in more than 20 years.

Reuters

Mexican city limits daily water access to 6 hours amid drought

A Mexican city in the border state of Nuevo Leon is limiting daily water access to residents to just a six-hour window in response to a historic drought in the region, authorities said Friday.

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Long, hot and dark summer: State officials warn of increased summer blackouts

Hotter weather and a deeper drought may make power interruptions more likely this summer.

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On a block full of lawns, she ditched grass for a DIY drought-tolerant oasis

LOS ANGELES — Long before the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California declared a water shortage emergency and ordered outdoor watering limited to one day a week, Sarah Lariviere, an avid gardener, was thinking about ways to conserve water.

Zenger

Sudden Rockslide At Lake Powell Stuns Tourists, Sends Boaters Fleeing Large Wave

The avalanche, which may have ties to the drought in the West, launched a plume of water and created a massive wave in its wake.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mark Appel was once a can’t-miss prospect. Nine years later, the Phillies could finally make him a major leaguer.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mark Appel knows people think he’s crazy. The right-handed pitcher was the first overall pick of a draft that produced Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Kris Bryant. That draft was nine years ago. Judge is a three-time All-Star. Bellinger was the 2019 National League MVP. Bryant helped…

Los Angeles Times

What is the right length of time for the California drought shower?

LOS ANGELES -- On mornings that are chilly by Los Angeles standards, Camilo Loza sometimes takes a hot shower before heading to the gym.

Los Angeles Times

California drought resurrects decades-old plan for controversial Sites Reservoir

MAXWELL, Calif. — A long-dead proposal to flood a bucolic valley north of Sacramento and create a massive reservoir for thirsty Southern California is finding new life — and opposition — amid the effects of climate change and worsening drought.

WEKU

California cracks down on water use as it sees its most severe drought ever

Water departments had the option to choose between an outdoor watering limit of one day per week or by volume of water used.

Zenger

City Underwater: Archaeologists Rush To Investigate 3,400-Year-Old City Emerging From Tigris River

A team of archaeologists had to scramble to investigate a 3400-year-old city before it was submerged again after it emerged from the Tigris River in Iraq due to drought.

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