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Households hit by hosepipe bans as England faces drought threat

Householders in parts of England are to see hosepipe bans come into force as months of dry conditions push the country towards drought.After two water companies announced restrictions, others are warning they may need to follow suit if the sustained dry weather and high demand continues.As utilities urge customers to…

Evening Standard

Water firms resist government calls for more hosepipe bans

Just two companies have banned use as firms in drier areas wait until last minute to avoid annoying customers

The Guardian - UK

Spanish farmers fear olive oil output could plunge a third

Farmers in southern Spain fear extreme drought and consecutive heatwaves this year could cut olive oil output in the world's largest producer by nearly a third in the 2022/23 season.

Reuters

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Dutch government declares water shortage due to drought

The Dutch government on Wednesday declared a water shortage, following an unusually dry summer with no rain forecast for the coming two weeks.

Reuters

Searing heat spotlights West’s long-term water woes

HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Located near the resort community of Wimberly, just 45 miles southwest of Austin, Jacob’s Well has earned a near-legendary reputation as one of the most popular swimming holes in the Central Texas Hill Country. Hundreds come to the artesian spring each summer to dip into blue-green…

Tribune News Service

From badgers to bumblebees: how drought is affecting Britain’s wildlife

As garden birds struggle to find food, many species are also at risk of overheating and dehydration

The Guardian - UK

Wild animals at risk of dehydration as French heatwave blazes on

An animal shelter near Nice in the south of France is attempting to save some 200 birds and small mammals at risk of dehydration and undernourishment because of drought and the sequence of summer heatwaves sweeping the country.

Radio France Internationale

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Drought takes toll on Tuscany's famed olive oil and wine production

Farmers in Tuscany, the heart of Italy's prized wine and olive oil industry, are battling to salvage as much as they can of this year's crop from the ravages of drought and heatwave.

Reuters

Two million more households to be hit by hosepipe ban today as dry spell goes on

Customers in the south of England look likely to be affected as companies plan to restrict water usage due to diminishing levels in rivers and reservoirs caused by the drought conditions

Daily Mirror

California drought: Water conservation increasing statewide, San Francisco Bay Area saving more than Southern California

After months of failing to conserve water, Californians are finally starting to make significant progress saving as the state’s three-year drought worsens, summer heats up and local agencies are increasing rules and penalties for water wasters.

Tribune News Service

Sacramento Kings salary cap situation

The Kings have plenty of flexibility and draft equity to make a big trade that helps end their playoff drought. They could also be in a position to generate maximum cap space next offseason if they don't add any long-term money. Key: • Player Option ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Southern Water challenged over request to take more water from River Test

Fish populations in the Hampshire chalk stream would be harmed if EA gives drought permit, says Fish Legal

The Guardian - UK

Games haul underlines Aus gym quality

Kate McDonald has won Games beam gold on a banner final day for Australia's artistic gymnasts that delivered five total medals.

AAP

Italy's salty Po Delta hurting agriculture, fisheries

Drought and unusually hot weather have raised the salt levels in Italy’s largest delta, where the mighty Po River feeds into the Adriatic Sea south of Venice

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Radio France Internationale

Water restrictions in force across France as drought threatens crop production

Drought and a succession of three heat waves since June – attributed by scientific consensus to climate change - have severely reduced river flows across France, multiplying water restriction measures, directly affecting agricultural production.

Reuters

In northern Kenya, drought may keep some herders from voting

In Kenya's northern Samburu County, severe drought has forced herders to migrate hundreds of kilometres in search of pasture and water, meaning some may have to skip voting in elections set for Aug. 9.

Foreign Policy

The Mediterranean as We Know It Is Vanishing

From Saint-Tropez to Amalfi, the region’s most attractive tourist destinations are also its most vulnerable.

Edinburgh Live

Spain holiday warning to British holidaymakers as strict new beach rule is imposed

From today, Monday August 1, beach showers will be shut in three municipalities - Rincon de la Victoria, Velez-Malaga and Algarrobo - as a result of the major drought in Spain

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Evening Standard

I was banned from playing football—so last night I cried tears of joy

The final whistle blew, the nation started singing Sweet Caroline and then here in Kent the heavens opened. The drought is over. OK, the water companies might not agree but let’s just bask in the poetry for a second while someone is off hunting for the key to the football…

The Conversation

After floods will come droughts (again). Better indicators will help us respond

Since late 2020, the La Niña climate pattern has led to two years of above-average rainfall across much of Australia, and severe floods in parts of the country.

The Guardian - UK

Act now on water or face emergency queues on the streets, UK warned

Hosepipe ban and compulsory water metering needed, say advisers, as nation braces for drought

Boston Herald

Massachusetts is wicked dry: Severe drought sparking water bans, record low rivers, farming impacts

BOSTON — Lawns, crops and rivers across the Bay State are all super thirsty this summer as drought conditions continue to worsen with no end in sight.

Tribune News Service

Boeing gets FAA clearance to restart 787 Dreamliner delivery

Boeing Co. received preliminary U.S. regulatory clearance to restart deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft, paving the way for the end to a drought that drained cash and dented the planemaker’s reputation for quality.

The Guardian - US

Evacuations ordered in northern California after new wildfire breaks out

McKinney fire has grown to 18,000 acres in less than 12 hours and has zero containment amid searing heat, drought and lightning

Sports Illustrated

Luis Castillo Trade Shows Mariners Eyeing More Than Just the Playoff Drought

Seattle's newest upgrade to its pitching rotation will take the team farther into October than just ending its 20-year playoff drought this season.

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