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Can planting trees prevent desertification in Jordan?

These women in water-scarce Jordan are planting seedlings in a bid to fight desertification.

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Food shortages in North Korea turn office workers into farmers

Drought and floods have long posed a seasonal threat to North Korea, which lacks irrigation systems and other infrastructure.

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‘The world's first climate change famine’ is happening in Madagascar

More than 1 million people in southern Madagascar are currently in need of food.

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After a dry winter, how is Portugal learning to live with drought?

In partnership with Copernicus

It has barely rained in Portugal this year and farmers are now facing a tough growing season ahead, and a bleak outlook for the coming decades. We meet one farmer to see how he's learning to live with drought.

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Portugal's drought worsens, rainfall down to 7% of average

No significant rainfall is expected for the rest of the month.

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Spanish ‘ghost village’ re-emerges after 30 years underwater

The village of Aceredo has been underwater for the past three decades. But after Spain’s driest winter on record, an eerie tourist destination has emerged from a desolate reservoir.

Green News

US 'megadrought' is the worst seen in 1,200 years

The region would still be dry without climate change but global warming is making the drought more intense, new research shows.

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UN to finalise report on 'nightmare' impacts of global warming

The IPCC will spell out how climate change is set to impact people's day to day lives with a strong emphasis on cities.

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Dry winter drains reservoirs and ruins crops across Spain and Portugal

Rainfall in Spain this winter has been just one-third of the average for recent years with large parts of the Iberian Peninsula experiencing drought.

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Extreme winter drought devastates crops in Spain and Portugal

Half of Spain’s farms are threatened by drought this year, while scientists estimate that Portugal will see a drop in annual rainfall of 20% to 40% by the end of the century.

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Portugal limits hydroelectric power amid unusual winter drought

At least 45% of Portugal is currently experiencing “severe” or “extreme” drought.

Green News

Why did these Chilean beekeepers bring their hives to a protest?

Chile’s 10 year megadrought has driven the country’ beekeepers to protest in the capital as colony numbers decline.

Climate

Eastern Mediterranean agriculture faces climate threat

Climate change has a severe impact on agricultural production, both in the short and long term. What does this mean in practical terms?

Climate

Water shortages threaten global stability

Global warming doesn’t affect all regions the same way. But the lack of water in some areas can have a global impact - leading to broader instability and new migration waves.

Climate

In pictures: Taiwanese tea farmers battling climate-fuelled drought

On the heels of a once-in-a-century drought, tea plantations in the mountains of Taiwan are finding creative ways to keep their crops alive.

Eco-Innovation

How are artificial glaciers helping farmers tackle the climate crisis?

In northern India, these fake glaciers are helping Kashmiri farmers battle a dry season caused by climate change.

Green News

Extraordinary photos show how drought is causing Paraguay to dry up

Since 2019, Paraguay has been in the grips of severe drought which has seen water levels plummet in the landlocked nation's all-important waterways.

Living

Snack attack: Is climate change going to kill your favourite food?

Prepare to say goodbye to crucial snacks and treats as the planet’s climate shifts in the coming years.

Nature

Ass holes in the desert are a welcome sight for some

Wells dug by horses and donkeys may have a lifesaving purpose for other species in arid regions.

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Parana River water level drops to historic low

The Parana River, the tenth largest river basin in the world, is suffering its worst low in more than half a century, with experts unsure as to whether this owes to its natural cycle or to climate change.