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Floods, droughts, then fires: The hydroclimate whiplash hitting the world

Los Angeles is engulfed in flames as a series of devastating wildfires wreak havoc across Southern California, driven by the phenomenon known as "hydroclimate whiplash." However, the subsequent summer of 2024 brought record heat and an unusually dry start to the 2025 rainy season, creating a landscape filled with highly flammable vegetation. As of January 10, 2025, at least five …

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Ohio State and Texas enter CFP semi at Cotton Bowl with a chance to end title droughts

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — There is still a sense for some Ohio State players that they haven’t done anything yet, even after winning twice already this postseason to get into the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl against Texas. “That’s really on the forefront of our minds.” While Ohio State is the only school to appear in four of …

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1 week, 5 days ago

2024 Year in Sports, Motorsports: Verstappen claims fourth title, Martin dethrones Bagnaia, an end to many winless droughts

The Hindu

The world of motorsport witnessed several milestones and major achievements in 2024. Indian Racing Festival: How the gender gap is closing in motorsport September IRF: India’s first night street race inaugurated in Chennai Chennai hosted India’s first-ever night street race during the second round of the IRF. What an ending 🤯 Leonardo Fornaroli is the new king of FIA Formula …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Droughts, floods, wildfires: 2024 natural disasters in pictures

Al Jazeera

People worldwide have faced an array of climate emergencies, ranging from prolonged droughts and wildfires to extreme rainfall and devastating floods, in 2024. Southeast Asia and South China experienced the destructive force of Typhoon Yagi, a severe tropical storm that caused the most devastation in Vietnam, resulting in 325 deaths, 24 people reported missing, and damage to more than 320,000 …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

For the first time ever, Taliban reps were invited to the big U.N. climate conference

NPR

For the first time ever, Taliban reps were invited to the big U.N. climate conference toggle caption Lynsey Addario/Getty Images/Getty Images Europe For the first time since the Taliban takeover in 2021, a delegation from Afghanistan has been invited to the United Nations signature climate conference: the 29th Conference of Parties. "The Afghan delegation will discuss strengthening international cooperation in …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Earth is abruptly losing its freshwater, satellite notices gravity fluctuations

India Today

A new study using NASA-German satellite data has uncovered a startling decline in Earth's freshwater resources since May 2014. From 2015 to 2023, satellite measurements revealed that the average amount of freshwater stored on land—including surface water and underground aquifers—was 290 cubic miles lower than the 2002-2014 average. The study utilised data from the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment satellites, …

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2 months ago

Severe droughts threaten the sustainable catch of the Amazon’s giant fish

Associated Press

AGUA CLARA, Brazil — Two years of record-breaking drought have dealt a heavy blow to what is arguably the Amazon’s most successful sustainable economy: the managed fishery for the giant pirarucu. It helped the Amazon’s largest fish escape risk of extinction and is now an important source of income for locals in 10 sustainable conservation units and eight Indigenous territories, …

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2 months ago

Climate change identified as main driver of worsening drought in the Western United States

LA Times

Humanity’s heating of the planet, driven by the burning of fossil fuels and unchecked emissions of greenhouse gases, has become the main driver of worsening droughts in California and the American West, according to new research. “For the same precipitation deficit, drought now is much stronger than it used to be in the 20th century, and drought also lasts longer,” …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Eating Up The Earth

Times of India

Times of India’s Edit Page team comprises senior journalists with wide-ranging interests who debate and opine on the news and issues of the day. Killing elephants to feed humans tells us many fundamental things about our species In the revulsion over decisions of Namibian and Zimbabwe’s govts to cull elephants to feed needy communities, what gets lost is a classic …

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4 months ago

Over 85% of Indian districts exposed to extreme climate events: Study

The Hindu

More than 85% of districts in India are exposed to extreme climate events such as floods, droughts and cyclones, according to a new study. The study by IPE Global and Esri India also found that 45% of the districts were experiencing a "swapping" trend, where traditionally flood-prone areas were becoming drought-prone and vice versa. Using a penta-decadal analysis, the study …

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4 months, 1 week ago

EU officials pledge to develop more water-saving technologies in farming as droughts worsen

The Independent

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4 months, 1 week ago

Floods and droughts will be predicted earlier with extreme weather technology

The Independent

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5 months, 1 week ago

The American West’s last quarter-century ranks as the driest in 1,200 years, research shows

LA Times

Three years ago, climate researchers shocked drought-weary Californians when they revealed that the American West was experiencing its driest 22-year period in 1,200 years, and that this severe megadrought was being intensified by global warming. Williams said his latest review of data through June shows that the last 25 years, when compared with the late 1500s, have been “ever so …

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6 months ago

Local power supplier in Shangqiu boosts agricultural irrigation amid droughts

China Daily

The State Grid’s Shangqiu Power Supply Co dispatches workers to carry out surveys across the city and eliminate potential electrical hazards. Shangqiu city in Central China's Henan province has recently advanced agricultural irrigation in all respects, so as to make sure the summer planting proceeds smoothly amid the continuing droughts. The State Grid's Shangqiu Power Supply Co said it has …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Blues, Chiefs aim to end title droughts in Super Rugby Pacific final

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Auckland-based Blues will attempt to win their first title in 21 years when they host the Hamilton-based Chiefs on Saturday in the all-New Zealand final of Super Rugby Pacific. “Patty’s a Blues man through and through and came to us this week pretty keen to play in a grand final,” Blues coach Vern Cotter said. …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Blues, Chiefs to chase Super Rugby titles after long droughts

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Auckland-based Blues will play the Hamilton-based Chiefs in an all New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific final on Saturday which has a strong sense of destiny for both teams. New Zealand rugby probably is poorer for the Blues’ struggles and a win might help re-engage many young Aucklanders who have drifted to other sports, mainly rugby …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Warming climate intensifies flash droughts worldwide

The Hindu

Sudden, severe dry spells known as flash droughts are rising in intensity around the world, with a notable exception in mountainous Central Asia, where flash drought extent is shrinking, according to new research. Many parts of the world have witnessed flash droughts extending over larger areas, for a longer time, with faster onset speed. South America, particularly southern Brazil and …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

NHL will have a new Stanley Cup champion this century as lengthy droughts take center stage

Associated Press

No matter which team wins the Stanley Cup championship this year it will be a first this century. “It’s something that these all markets are starving for,” said Mike Rupp, a NHL Network analyst whose three-point Game 7 performance in 2003 gave New Jersey its third championship. Part of that is just the cyclical nature of coaching changes in hockey, …

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8 months, 1 week ago

El Niño weather is leading to droughts and power cuts in South America

NPR

El Niño weather is leading to droughts and power cuts in South America Enlarge this image toggle caption Manuel Rueda for NPR Manuel Rueda for NPR BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Steven Ramos runs a coffee shop outside Externado University in Bogotá. A drought, brought about by the El Niño weather pattern, has upended life in several South American cities this year, …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Scientists warn Australians to prepare for megadroughts lasting more than 20 years

ABC

In short: New research shows megadroughts lasting up to 20 years or more have occurred in Australia in the past and could happen again. "We have this situation where on the one hand, there's the possibility for naturally occurring megadroughts that can last multiple decades and might come along every maybe 150 to 100 years," Dr Falster said. "We can …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

NCAA Tournament Midwest Region analysis: Can Purdue bounce back from last year’s embarrassing upset?

New York Times

The Midwest Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament features the Big 10 regular season champion Purdue, the SEC regular season champion Tennessee, as well as Kansas and several teams looking to pull an upset in March Madness. 1 Purdue MIDWEST 29-4 Profile Strengths: Matt Painter’s crew is in the top five in adjusted offensive efficiency and top 25 in adjusted …

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11 months ago

How climate change contributes to wildfires like Chile’s

LA Times

At least 131 people have been killed by wildfires in central Chile, leading its president to declare two days of national mourning. Scientists say climate change makes the heat waves and drought now hitting South America more likely — and both contribute to wildfires by drying out the plants that feed the blazes. Edward Mitchard, a forests expert at the …

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1 year ago

Karnataka Minister Sparks Outrage with Wishing for Droughts Remark on Farmers

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Sugar and Agriculture Marketing Shivanand Patil's statement that farmers wish for repeated droughts in the state so that their loans get waived has caused a stir, with the opposition on Monday terming it as an 'affront' to the farming community and seeking his removal from the Ministry. Calling the Minister's statement "irresponsible", state BJP President B …

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1 year ago

India boosts AI in weather forecasts as floods, droughts increase

The Hindu

India is testing artificial intelligence to build climate models to improve weather forecasting as torrential rains, floods and droughts proliferate across the vast country, a top weather official said. Weather agencies around the world are focussing on AI, which can bring down cost and improve speed, and which Britain's Met Office says could "revolutionise" weather forecasting, with a recent Google-funded …

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Floods, droughts, then fires: The hydroclimate whiplash hitting the world

Ohio State and Texas enter CFP semi at Cotton Bowl with a chance to end title droughts

2024 Year in Sports, Motorsports: Verstappen claims fourth title, Martin dethrones Bagnaia, an end to many winless droughts

Droughts, floods, wildfires: 2024 natural disasters in pictures

For the first time ever, Taliban reps were invited to the big U.N. climate conference

Earth is abruptly losing its freshwater, satellite notices gravity fluctuations

Severe droughts threaten the sustainable catch of the Amazon’s giant fish

Climate change identified as main driver of worsening drought in the Western United States

Eating Up The Earth

Over 85% of Indian districts exposed to extreme climate events: Study

EU officials pledge to develop more water-saving technologies in farming as droughts worsen

Floods and droughts will be predicted earlier with extreme weather technology

The American West’s last quarter-century ranks as the driest in 1,200 years, research shows

Local power supplier in Shangqiu boosts agricultural irrigation amid droughts

Blues, Chiefs aim to end title droughts in Super Rugby Pacific final

Blues, Chiefs to chase Super Rugby titles after long droughts

Warming climate intensifies flash droughts worldwide

NHL will have a new Stanley Cup champion this century as lengthy droughts take center stage

El Niño weather is leading to droughts and power cuts in South America

Scientists warn Australians to prepare for megadroughts lasting more than 20 years

NCAA Tournament Midwest Region analysis: Can Purdue bounce back from last year’s embarrassing upset?

How climate change contributes to wildfires like Chile’s

Karnataka Minister Sparks Outrage with Wishing for Droughts Remark on Farmers

India boosts AI in weather forecasts as floods, droughts increase