Drought
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from drought, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 2,275 stories have been published about drought which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from drought, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 2,275 stories have been published about drought which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
Top Drought News
Agriculture · RomeItaly's largest river is turning into a long stretch of sand due to the lack of rain. Drought stress is the most damaging factor for rice, especially in the early stages of its growth. Milan mayor signs ordinance turning off spigots of public decorative fountains to save water.See the Story
Rice fields dry up as Italy’s drought lingers on
76% Center coverage: 17 sources
US & Canada · OregonThe Oregon Legislature last year allocated $5 million to assess the problem and set up a Mormon cricket and grasshopper suppression program. An additional $1.2 million for the program was approved earlier this month. It's part of a larger effort by state and federal authorities in the U.S. West to deal with an explosion of grasshoppers.See the Story
‘Biblical’ insect swarms spur Oregon push to fight pests
40% Center coverage: 15 sources
Drought · South Park"South Park: The Streaming Wars" premieres July 13 at 9 p.m. ET on Comedy Central. The series is the latest in a series of specials produced by the network. The show has already been renewed for a second season, but the date has not been announced.See the Story
‘South Park: The Streaming Wars Part 2’ Gets Teaser & Paramount+ Premiere Date
100% Left coverage: 3 sources
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DroughtDiarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding. But diarrhea risks can also increase in dry conditions, an ominous sign as the world continues to get warmer due to climate change.See the Story
Long-term drought may increase diarrhea risk in children
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
DroughtNorth Georgia, including Metro Atlanta, is now experiencing D1 Moderate Drought conditions. According to NOAA’s Drought Reduction Data, Metro Atlanta would need as much as 6 to 8 inches of rainfall within one month in order for the drought conditions to improve. During the final week of June, the Atlanta Airport received nearly three inches of rain.See the Story
‘Moderate Drought’ conditions spread into Metro Atlanta
US & Canada · MassachusettsNEW: The HUMIDITY will come up TOMORROW. NEW: SATURDAY COULD BE STRONG TO SEVERE NOT JUST IN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND but all WEIGHED DOWN NEW YORK CITY. NEW. If YOU ARE TRAVELING LOCALLY EARLY MORNING EARLY SUNDAY, MAYBE IN THE 80, VERY COMFORTABLE.See the Story
Area of drought in Mass. triples according to weekly report
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Drought · ItalyClams and mussels are at great risk. Drought is causing serious problems throughout Italy, but especially in the Po area. The delta is in fact a mixed area in delicate...See the Story
Clams and mussels, that's why drought is destroying them. “Killer from the sea, we'll have to import them”
DroughtThe worst drought in 70 years has meant salt water from the Adriatic Sea is flowing back into the sluggish Po, Italy's longest river, doing further damage to crops hit by an early summer heatwave.See the Story
Video: Italy's drought-hit farmers face sea water threat
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Drought · Los AngelesResearchers say climate change is creating longer and more severe droughts, but also hotter ones. Some say conditions could be akin to the conditions that drove people thousands of years ago to abandon thriving cities in the Southwest and other arid parts of the world. Researchers say that can offer clues about what's to come.See the Story
Extreme heat, drought will permanently scar California and its social fabric
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
DiabetesAlfredo da Silva Research Awards awarded three Portuguese projects this Thursday. Each of them receives 25 thousand euros to continue the development of their research.See the Story
Alfredo da Silva Awards distinguish three projects on response to drought, multiple sclerosis and diabetes
DroughtIf it were enough to repair the dripping tap to solve the problem of drought, it would be simple. ReadSee the Story
