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Dramatic NASA photos reveal Lake Mead water levels at lowest point since 1937

LOS ANGELES — Recent satellite images from NASA show the dramatic water loss that has occurred over the last 22 years at drought-stricken Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir and a lifeline for California, neighboring states and Mexico.

Los Angeles Times

All of North Texas under severe to exceptional drought conditions

DALLAS — All of North Texas is experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought conditions due to a combination of a mostly rain-free summer and sweltering temperatures, according to a weekly update from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Tribune News Service

Saving East Africa's wildlife from recurring drought

Over the past two decades, the Horn of Africa – specifically Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya – has experienced more intense and frequent droughts.

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Heatflation: How high temperatures drive up food prices

Soaring temperatures in Europe have impacted agricultural production and look set to have a knock-on effect on food costs. As warmer weather becomes the norm, will “heatflation” become a regular occurrence?

France 24

Price of chips could skyrocket after 40C heatwave caps ‘prolonged drought’

‘The whole of England is suffering,’ warns trade body

The Independent UK

Heatwave drought reveals secret garden in stately home for first time in 300 years

The extreme high temperatures brought on by the heatwave on Tuesday dried the grass of the South Lawn at Chatsworth House, uncovering an intricate "hidden" feature

Daily Mirror

Evacuation order lifted as Texas wildfires burn amid heat

Officials say a mandatory evacuation order issued because of a wildfire in North Texas has been lifted as the threat of fires remains high in the state due to hot temperatures, winds and drought conditions

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Climate change linked to civil unrest and eventual collapse of ancient Mayan city, study confirms

Findings provide lessons from past to understand how climate change may exacerbate political tensions, scientists say

The Independent UK

Brits warned of wildfires and droughts in Spain, Portugal, France and Greece

Forest fire alerts are in place in , while parts of Italy are suffering a drought due to the recent heatwave

Chronicle Live

Editorial: Joe Manchin’s dangerous betrayal on climate change will weaken America

Climate change is stoking life-threatening heat and wildfires in Europe while tens of millions of Americans in the South, Southwest and Midwest broil under excessive heat this week. Much of California is under strict outdoor watering restrictions because of severe drought. But President Biden’s best hope for serious climate action…

Los Angeles Times

Face it, Yosemite lovers — sprinklers can’t save the Mariposa Grove forever

Californians are shutting off their irrigation systems to reduce water consumption amid a devastating, climate-driven drought. In Yosemite National Park, sprinklers were turned on in hopes of slowing the climate-driven Washburn fire from threatening the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias.

Los Angeles Times

Climate, conflict, collapse: how drought destabilised the last major precolonial Mayan city

The city of Mayapán was the largest Mayan city from approximately 1200 to 1450 AD. It was an important political, economic and religious centre, and the capital of a large state that controlled much of northwestern Yucatan in present day Mexico.

The Conversation

Yes, it's been dangerously hot - but this week doesn't compare to the summer of 1976

The M.E.N's chief reporter Neal Keeling looks back on that epic drought

Manchester Evening News

More than 200 people die as drought ravages northeast Uganda

More than 200 people have died from hunger this month in northeastern Uganda, where a prolonged drought and rampant insecurity have left more than half a million facing starvation, a local official and a charity worker said.

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Analysis-Wasted water saps battle against Italy's worst drought in decades

Vast swathes of land south of Rome were boggy swamps for thousands of years until a monumental drainage programme in the 1930s turned malaria-infested marshes into prime agricultural fields.

The Hindu

Cameron Smith rallies past Mcllroy to win British Open at St. Andrews

The stage was set for McIlroy to end his eight-year drought in the majors instead, Smith stole the show by running off five straight birdies

The Independent UK

Italy’s farmers in race against time as drought threatens crops

Agricultural waters could run out by the end of the month in the northern region of Lombardy

Irish Mirror

Irish Water reveals the 12 areas of Ireland at risk of drought in heatwave as temps peak at 32C today

Since the middle of last week, we've seen temperatures slowly creep up day-by-day, with a high of 32C expected to be hit on Monday afternoon

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Climate change extreme weather costs Germany billions of euros a year - study

Extreme heat, drought and floods caused by climate change cost Germany at least 6.6 billion euros ($6.69 billion) in damages annually on average in the past two decades, a study showed on Monday, with some severe episodes pushing losses into the tens of billions.

ABC News

Mistletoe decline could threaten nectar-feeding bird populations

Mistletoe can be native birds' only source of food in times of moderate drought. There are fears extreme dry weather could be too much for even the hardy plant to survive.

Evening Standard

The Open: Rory McIlroy confident of ending Majors drought after letting Claret Jug ‘slip away’ at St Andrews

Rory McIlroy stated his belief that he will soon end his almost decade-long run without a Major title after coming third in the 150th Open.

The National (Scotland)

Brilliant Cameron Smith wins Open as Rory McIlroy’s major drought goes on

Smith fired a final-round 64 to win at St Andrews as McIlroy missed the chance to win his fifth major.

The Independent UK

Drought in northern Mexico threatening livelihoods

Restaurant owner Leticia Rodríguez celebrated the construction late last year of a new lakeside boulevard in this northern Mexico town that she hoped would draw more people to her business

Radio France Internationale

Fires scorch France and Spain as Europe wilts under extreme heat wave

Authorities in France and across southwest Europe are battling to control huge wildfires and thousands of people have been evacuated in soaring temperatures.

The National (Scotland)

Charities given £250,000 by Scottish Government to tackle hunger crisis in Africa

TWO charities have been given grants of £250,000 from the Scottish Government to tackle a food shortage in the Horn of Africa.

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