‘Hot droughts’ could push the Amazon into a hypertropical climate by 2100 – and trees won’t survive
The Amazon rainforest may be developing a climate unseen on Earth for tens of millions of years. In…
Derby winner Sharp ‘N’ Smart back in winner’s circle after 32-month drought
Just as it looked to be a two-horse fight, race favourite Gigi joined in at the 150m and…
Black Caps v West Indies: New Zealand captain Tom Latham shrugs off century drought as test summer finally begins
Despite cricket being a sport based on statistics, though, Latham’s drought doesn’t tell the full story. As test…
Australian PGA Championship: David Puig wins Australian PGA as Kiwi drought stretches to 26 years
Voke, who plays on the Asian Tour, began the year with a victory in the Webex Players Series…
Violence over water is on the rise, reached a record last year
In Algeria, water shortages left faucets dry, prompting protesters to riot and set tires ablaze. In Gaza, as…
The Startups Producing Drinkable Water from Air
Blistering suns, endless dunes and almost no water. This is the imagined world on the planet Tatooine in…
Iran Is on the Brink of “Water Bankruptcy”
Decades of mismanagement compounded by prolonged drought have pushed Iran to the brink of what experts call water…
Peatlands’ ‘Huge Reservoir’ of Carbon at Risk of Release
This story by Caitlin Hayes is shared jointly with the Cornell Chronicle newsroom. Study co-author Joel E. Kostka…
But Its Drought Is Worsening
29 July 2025- Amir Kabir Dam, one of Tehran’s main water reservoirs, is seen during a worsening drought,…
Greece announces €2.5 billion plan to tackle drought and secure water supply
Greece has just launched €2.5 billion worth of projects to implement its water management plan and tackle the…
Can Europe’s farmers save the water cycle?
Published on 29/10/2025 – 15:00 GMT+1 •Updated 16:07 Europeans collectively withdraw around 200 billion cubic metres of freshwater…
Otago v Bay of Plenty result: Otago reach NPC final with big win
Otago Dylan Pledger scores during the NPC semifinal win over Bay of Plenty. Photo / SmartFrame Otago have…