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Drought prompts Portugal to restrict water use at more hydropower dams

Hit by drought, Portugal on Tuesday expanded a previous order to temporarily restrict water use for electricity production and irrigation to more of its hydropower dams.

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Peril ahead for red kite chicks born during times of drought

Take a drive down England’s M40 motorway and chances are you’ll see a large bird with a forked tail overhead searching for roadkill: the red kite.

The Conversation

Recreational fishers enjoy the 'catch of their lives' with Leslie Dam's thriving Murray cod

Keen fishers are getting their "catch of a lifetime" at Warwick's Leslie Dam with breeding efforts during the drought paving the way for metre-long Murray cod.

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Beavers can do wonders for nature – but we should be realistic about these benefits extending to people

The beaver is a unique ecosystem engineer that can create a landscape that would otherwise not exist, thanks to the animal’s ability to build dams. As we experience more frequent heatwaves and drought, the potential role of beavers in safeguarding against these risks has captured widespread attention.

The Conversation

The UK's water industry is broken – here's how to fix it

Prolonged periods of intense heat affected large parts of the UK and Europe this summer. These conditions forced parts of the UK into an official drought, with restrictions on water use imposed for the first time since 2012. Despite recent autumnal weather, parts of the country remain firmly in drought.

The Conversation

French mustard growers to double production in wake of market collapse

It's hard to find mustard in France right now. Local mustard growers say they will double their production after a collapse in output following supply chain failures due to drought. The problem should be sorted by Christmas, but it will be costly.

Radio France Internationale

To save water in Texas, these nonprofits are paying farmers to leave it in reservoirs

As Texas continues to battle drought, groups are trying a market-based solution to help farmers and protect what little water is left.

The Texas Tribune

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Country diary: Drought has turned the garden into a wasteland

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire: It feels like sitting in a crypt – I am surrounded by the skeletons of dried perennials

The Guardian - UK

Turn gardens into ‘bogs’ to combat drought and sewage in waterways, experts suggest

Water companies claimed to be considering ‘catching water in gardens’ as part of efforts to stop sewage overflows being triggered

The Independent UK

Flood gardens to combat drought and biodiversity loss, says Natural England

Experts say ditching concrete and creating mini wetlands could help water systems cope better with effects of extreme weather

The Guardian - UK

For Mormons, a perfect lawn is a godly act. But the drought is catching up with them

Heavily subsidized water ‘made the desert bloom’ but the tradition is now driving Utah dry

The Guardian - US

‘The American lawn feels irresponsible’: the LA homes ditching grass for drought-friendly gardens

With water a precious commodity in California, residents are turning to native plants – saving money without sacrificing beauty

The Guardian - US

Drought preparations forgotten as heavy rainfall goes to waste, western NSW leaders say

While inland NSW is being inundated with water, regional leaders in the state's west are urging the government not to forget about preparing for the "inevitable" next drought.

ABC News

Julio Rodríguez Is Here to Save the Mariners

He isn’t the next Ken Griffey Jr. He wants to write his own story—beginning with ending Seattle’s playoff drought.

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Eels hold off Cowboys to reach NRL climax

Parramatta kept alive their hopes of ending a 36-year premiership drought on the same day halfback Mitchell Moses and his partner Bri welcomed their first child

The National (Scotland)

Daizen Maeda hoping to end Celtic goal scoring drought as he targets World Cup success

CELTIC star Daizen Maeda admits he's desperate to end his scoring drought in the league for Celtic soon.

France 24

Kenya's Ruto warns of 'starvation in Horn of Africa' due to climate change

William Ruto, Kenya's new president, granted an interview to FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Ruto warned that the worst drought in 40 years risks causing starvation in the Horn of Africa, adding that "3.1 million people are facing severe drought"…

Daily Record

Daizen Maeda in Celtic goal drought confession as striker sets himself a World Cup target

The forward is determined to get scoring again and secure his place at the World Cup with Japan.

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Pacific Islands brace for prolonged droughts and more flooding as La Niña continues for third year in a row

Some Pacific Island nations are still recovering from floods or facing severe drought conditions, and there is little reprieve in sight as a third La Niña is set to exacerbate extreme weather conditions across the region.

Los Angeles Times

A 'fourth dry year' likely in California, officials say

California's reservoirs will enter fall in a slightly better position than last year, but the Golden State should prepare for more dryness, extreme weather events and water quality hazards in 2023, officials say.

Zenger

West Coast Storm To Bring Drought Relief, An Early Taste Of Winter

While Southern California has been on the receiving end of multiple rounds of rain in recent days and weeks, continued dry weather in the northern two-thirds of the state has led to persistent drought conditions, as well as numerous wildfires. However, AccuWeather forecasters say a potent storm system will stall…

The Conversation

Desalinating seawater sounds easy, but there are cheaper and more sustainable ways to meet people's water needs

Coastal urban centers around the world are urgently looking for new, sustainable water sources as their local supplies become less reliable. In the U.S., the issue is especially pressing in California, which is coping with a record-setting, multidecadal drought.

The Guardian - US

Ranchers’ rebellion: the Californians breaking water rules in a punishing drought

Ranchers risk fines amid a clash over water rights, as regulators and Indigenous nations warn of environmental danger

The Times of India

Want to capitalise on home advantage to end World Cup medal drought: Lalit Upadhyay

BENGALURU: Senior men's hockey team forward Lalit Upadhyay wants to take advantage of the home conditions to end India's 48-year World Cup medal drought when the country hosts the game's showpiece event next year.

The Guardian - UK

Horn of Africa drought puts 3.6m children at risk of dropping out of school

Experts warn that girls’ education will be worst hit, as many families are forced to move away from schools

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