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Olive oil, tomatoes and risotto rice supplies at risk due to Italy drought

‘Unless it rains very soon, the olive crop will be dramatically reduced,’ said Walter Zanre, UK managing director of olive oil specialist Filippo Berio

The Independent UK

LA water use plunges a record 9% as unprecedented water restrictions bring savings

LOS ANGELES — Damon Ayala peered at a wet patch of sidewalk on South Tremaine Avenue on a recent Wednesday and clicked his pen.

Los Angeles Times

Drought: Italy warns a third of farm production at risk

Italy’s agriculture minister is warning that a third of Italy’s agricultural production is at risk because of drought and poor water infrastructure

The Independent UK

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The Open: Xander Schauffele eyes elusive first Major while Rory McIlroy again seeks end to drought

In temrs of Major champions in-waiting, Xander Schauffele has been the next cab off the rank for so long that by now he really ought to have been bankrupted by fines for leaving the engine running.

Evening Standard

As drought shrivels Lake Powell, millions face power crisis

With water levels falling ‘lower than thought possible’ at Glen Canyon dam, energy production could halt as soon as July 2023

The Guardian - US

Spain Holidays: Irish arrivals warned heatwave 'will worsen' as areas at risk of wildfire amid 45C heat

“We do expect it to worsen. Accompanying this heat is drought. We’ve got very, very dry soils at the moment"

Irish Mirror

Northern Italy drought threatens olive oil, risotto rice and passata supplies

The region’s worst drought in 70 years is expected to hit crop yields significantly, driving up prices by as much as 50%

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NSW city goes a week without drinkable water after floods cause contamination

Dubbo looks to climate-proof water supply as council says backup groundwater couldn’t be accessed

The Guardian - AU

Rory McIlroy predicts 'game of chess' as he bids to end eight-year major drought at Open

Rory McIlroy has not lifted one of golf's big four tournaments since his success at Royal Liverpool in 2014 - but is feeling as confident in his game as he has for a long time

Daily Mirror

Rory McIlroy has heart set on 'Holy Grail' at 150th Open after eight year Major drought

Holywood ace finished third here in 2010 after carding a record-equalling opening 63 followed by a second round of 80

Belfast Live

How climate change is making extreme weather a regular occurrence

Torrential rains in Japan, record-breaking heatwaves in Europe, and recurring droughts in the western US. For the second year in a row the start of summer in the northern hemisphere has been marked by extreme weather. To what extent is global warming to blame?

France 24

AP PHOTOS: Amid drought, Lake Mead

An abandoned old power boat juts upright from the cracked mud like a giant tombstone. Its epitaph might read: Here lay the waters of Lake Mead.

The Independent UK

Bihar: 30 percent rain deficiency hits farmers

BEGUSARAI: Scanty rainfall in most districts in the state has triggered distress among farmers and a fear of drought. With rainfall deficiency in 31 of 38 districts standing at more than 20%, farmers are facing difficulties in cultivation of paddy, the main crop of kharif (monsoon) season in Bihar.

The Times of India

A water expert reveals how farmers could save U.S. Southwest cities from drought

There is something profoundly unsettling about the lush green landscape in Southern California, a desert transformed by the power of water.

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Daily Mirror

Wildfires rage through Portugal injuring at least 29 people as mercury to reach 43C

The fires in Portugal come with temperatures expected to reach 43C in the coming week, with most of the country classed as being in a "severe" or "extreme" drought

The Times of India

Diminishing rain due to climate change 'expanding' Maharashtra drought-prone areas

PUNE: The climate change-induced diminishing monsoon is expanding the drought-prone areas of Maharashtra, particularly Marathwada.

Los Angeles Times

Drought-stricken Lake Mead’s receding waters reveal a sunken WWII-era vessel

LOS ANGELES — In recent months, falling water levels at Lake Mead have revealed multiple bodies, including the skeletal remains of a probable homicide victim found in a barrel, and sunken pleasure boats.

Radio France Internationale

Huge crop losses expected as Italy endures prolonged heatwave

Italy is experiencing an unusual and prolonged heat wave and little rain this summer. Experts say it’s the worst drought in 70 years in the country and the government has been forced to declare a state of emergency in five northern regions until the end of this year to deal…

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Californians miss water conservation targets again as drought worsens

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Despite California’s worsening drought, and Gov. Gavin Newsom warning six weeks ago that major water agencies need to do more to cut water use or face mandatory statewide restrictions, Californians are still missing conservation targets by a large margin, new numbers released Friday show.

The Conversation

Cotton breeders are using genetic insights to make this global crop more sustainable

Products derived from the cotton plant show up in many items that people use daily, including blue jeans, bedsheets, paper, candles and peanut butter. In the United States cotton is a US$7 billion annual crop grown in 17 states from Virginia to Southern California. Today, however, it’s at risk.

Daily Mirror

Russell Wilson tipped to end Denver Broncos drought and fire them back to Super Bowl

Mirror Sport spoke to former NFL cornerback and current pundit Jason Bell about Russell Wilson's mega move from the Seattle Seahawks to the Denver Broncos

The Texas Tribune

The Odessa water outage underscores a growing problem: Aging pipes in Texas cities are getting more fragile

Texas had 3,866 water boil notices in 2021, the most in the last decade. Aging water systems threaten water supply and quality — and for many small towns across the state, they won’t be cheap to repair.

Al Jazeera

‘No sign of rain’: Citizens despair as drought devastates Somalia

The UN says nearly 7.1 million Somalis, almost half of the country’s population, face acute levels of food insecurity.

The Independent UK

Portugal on wildfire alert amid heat wave and severe drought

Portugal’s government has declared an eight-day state of alert due to a heightened risk of wildfires

Los Angeles Times

California deepens water cuts to cope with drought, hitting thousands of farms

California regulators have begun curtailing the water rights of many farms and irrigation districts along the Sacramento River, forcing growers to stop diverting water from the river and its tributaries.

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