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North-west Queensland cattle country responds to good start to wet season, lifting graziers spirits

In 2019, cattle farmer Alistair Anderson was dealing with the "devastating" loss of half his herd. Four years on, the 81-year-old's property is in the best condition he's seen it in more than a decade.

ABC News

Cape Town's 'Day Zero' threat concentrated minds: an activist group used the moment to secure environmental victories

Major cities across the world are being increasingly plagued by severe water shortages. From Bangalore, India to São Paulo, Brazil and even Beijing, China, cities are at risk of drought in the near future.

The Conversation

'The grass does not grow': In Chile's far south, the worst drought in 50 years

In Chile's remote south, the country's gateway to the Antarctic, the worst drought in half a century is hitting cattle ranchers and vegetable farmers, leaving the earth so dry in some areas that grass cannot grow for grazing.

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UN eyes revival of millets as global grain uncertainty grows

With concerns about war, drought and the environment raising new worries about food supplies, the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization has christened 2023 as the “Year of Millets” — grains that have been cultivated in all corners of the globe for millennia but have been largely pushed aside

The Independent UK

Tree Study Shows How Drought May Have Doomed Ancient Hittite Empire

Around 1200 BC, human civilization experienced a harrowing setback with the near-simultaneous demise or diminishment of several important empires in the Middle East and eastern Mediterranean region - an event called the Bronze Age collapse. One of the mightiest to perish was the Hittite empire, centered in modern Türkiye and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Q&A: Colorado River crisis brings ‘very dry’ reality to US West

Al Jazeera speaks to UN expert Lis Mullin Bernhardt about need to adapt to historic drought’s impact on key US waterway.

Al Jazeera

Pulses are packed with goodness: Five cool things you should know about them

Each year on February 10, the United Nations commemorates what probably sounds to many like a strange occasion: World Pulses Day.

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Kieran Trippier explains why he "can't be worried" over Marcus Rashford in EFL Cup final

Kieran Trippier will come up against a Marcus Rashford in red-hot form as Newcastle aim to end their 54-year trophy drought in the EFL Cup final against Manchester United

Daily Mirror

The number of trees that died in California spiked last year. Drought is mainly to blame

LOS ANGELES — Roughly 36.3 million dead trees were counted across California last year, a dramatic increase from previous years that experts are blaming on drought, insects and disease, according to a report by the U.S. Forest Service.

Los Angeles Times

Calvin Watkins: As Cowboys fanbase’s patience runs thin, what’s the plan to end the Super Bowl drought?

The number is 27 and counting.

Tribune News Service

How Las Vegas declared war on thirsty grass and set an example for the desert Southwest

LAS VEGAS — Fountains still shimmer opulently at casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, but lush carpets of grass are gradually disappearing along the streets of Sin City.

Los Angeles Times

Forde Minutes: League Title Droughts That Could Come to an End

Clemson, UCLA and Marquette are among the men’s programs leading their conferences.

Sports Illustrated

Justin Rose ends four-year drought with win at 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Rose last won in January of 2019 at the Farmers Insurance Open.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rory McIlroy has key part of his game in perfect shape to end major drought says Padraig Harrington

Holywood man has not won major honour since 2014 but is the current world no.1 and looks to be back to his best

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Sarah Jane Smith snaps 15-year victory drought, becomes third woman to win on Australia’s mixed-gender series

Of the eight events that have been staged in the series, women have won three of them.

Los Angeles Times

What the crisis on the Colorado River means for Southern California

LOS ANGELES — Call it water whiplash: As California recovers from one of its wettest months in recent history, the Colorado River is still dwindling toward dangerous lows.

Chronicle Live

Callum Wilson's 'brilliant mentality' Eddie Howe lauded amid self-criticism after ending goal drought

The Newcastle number nine was back on the scoresheet for Eddie Howe's side

Chronicle Live

Shay Given lauds Callum Wilson for honesty after ending Newcastle United drought

The Magpies striker scored his first goal since October to open the scoring against West Ham

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The Canberra Times

Treated sewage a drinking water option due to depleting ACT water reserves

Canberrans' appetite for drinking recycled water will be tested this year as Icon Water explores treated sewage as an option in response to depleting reserves.

Zenger

Pacific Storm Train To Resume Along West Coast

Following a lull over the past few weeks, Pacific storms will once more make it to the West Coast of the United States

The Texas Tribune

In Central Texas, an urban tree canopy bends to the ice

The Hill Country loves its trees. But improper pruning and a drought earlier in the year may have contributed to the huge number of downed branches this week that frequently took power lines with them.

AAP

Cotton grower fined for taking water during drought

A NSW irrigator has been fined $350,000 after knowingly taking water when meters weren't working and building an illegal dam, but critics say it's not enough.

Los Angeles Times

Epic California snowpack is now the deepest it's been in decades

Drought-weary California is entering February with deeper snowpack than it has seen in four decades, reflecting a healthy boost in the state's supply of water but also spurring concerns about dryness in the months ahead.

Manchester Evening News

Tom Heaton reveals what Manchester United dressing room think about club's trophy drought

Man United are through to the final of the League Cup after defeating Nottingham Forest 5-0 on aggregate in the semi-final.

Tribune News Service

NYC’s streak of no snow ends after Central Park dusting

NEW YORK — After almost a year with no measurable snowfall, New York City’s snow drought ended Wednesday after a light dusting of wintry mix.

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