UK’s Climate Whiplash: Why Drought and Heat Waves Are the New Normal
UK climate whiplash: drought and heat waves rapidly swing to floods. What causes it, how the jet stream is changing, and what you can do to prepare.
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Britain’s Driest Spell in Decades: When Will the Rain Return?
Central England faces its longest dry spell in 30 years, raising drought fears. What this means for farms, gardens, and your water bills.
Cottonwood Fire Chars Utah: 150 Square Miles and a Ski Resort in Flames
The Cottonwood Fire burned 150 square miles in Utah, destroying parts of a ski resort. Experts link the blaze to drought and climate change, with containment expected by mid-August.
India’s Driest June in a Decade Threatens Farms, but Government Stockpiles Offer a Cushion
India recorded its driest June in a decade, threatening kharif crops like rice and soybeans. The government says grain stockpiles are adequate to prevent shortages.
Precious Drops: Spray Helps Crop Farmers Facing Declining Rainfall
A biodegradable polymer spray developed in Western Australia captures moisture from the air and delivers it to crop seeds, offering drought-proofing for farmers facing declining rainfall.
Desperate Elephants Move Closer to Humans as Droughts Drag On
New research shows elephants move closer to humans when droughts last months, not weeks. Find out how prolonged dry spells reshape elephant behavior and raise conflict risks.