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Drought has dried an Amazon River tributary to its lowest level in 122 years

Brazil's geological service says that one of the Amazon River’s main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level in 122 years, reflecting a severe drought that has devastated the Amazon rainforest and other parts of the country

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A Little-Known Infectious Disease Is Quietly Spreading Across the Southwestern U.S

As parts of the United States swing from drought to flooding and back again, little-known infectious diseases, such as valley fever, are starting to increase.

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Africa’s small-scale revolution against big agriculture: five farmers talk greener, better food

Devotees of agroecology tell the Guardian about their rejection of chemicals and fertilisers to create diverse and thriving crops

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Sugar Prices Close Lower on Rain Forecasts for Brazil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.29 (-1.26%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed down -8.80 (-1.51%). Sugar prices Wednesday gave up an early advance and closed moderately lower on forecasts for beneficial rain in Brazil, which eased drought concerns and sparked...

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Sugar Prices Retreat on Rain Forecasts for Brazil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.38 (-1.65%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is down -10.60 (-1.82%). Sugar prices today gave up an early advance and turned lower on forecasts for beneficial rain in Brazil, which eased drought concerns and sparked long...

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Romania's agriculture sector devastated by drought, desertification

In Romania, extreme weather events are intensifying. While eastern parts of the country are slowly recovering from Storm Boris, the south is suffering from drought and desertification. Romania is one of the EU's main exporters of cereals, but heatwaves have compromised crops, particularly corn and sunflower. Climate change is not…

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Savannah De Bock ends drought with Golfweek Red Sky Classic title. Where can she lead Eastern Michigan from here?

Savannah De Bock, a top international talent from Belgium, could help lay a foundation for a revitalization of the Eastern Michigan women’s golf program.

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Coffee Prices Slip on Rain Forecasts for Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -1.05 (-0.39%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is down -10 (-0.18%). Coffee prices today are posting modest losses. Forecasts for substantial showers for the Minas Gerais region in Brazil at the end of this week have eased Brazil's drought concerns...

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Influx of Population Set to Exacerbate Texas' Lack of Water Issues, Putting Economic Growth at Risk

Estimates say Texas loses 572,000 acre-feet of water every year, enough to supply Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Laredo and Lubbock combined for an entire year

Latin Times

Climate change and harsh weather in France bring challenges to Chablis wine country

Unusually wet conditions across France have wreaked havoc on many wine-growing regions this year after years of challenges to vineyards and wine quality caused by drought and heat

The Independent UK

Brazil’s ‘Paradise’ on fire: ‘The forest is burning. Animals are burning. Everything’s burning’

Along the Madeira river basin, in the Amazon, locals blame climate change and human greed for the wildfires

The Guardian - UK

Why South America Is Burning

A record wave of wildfires, fueled by severe drought linked to climate change and deforestation, is causing havoc across South America.

International Business Times

Emergency plan drawn up for water to be imported from Norway in case of extreme drought

The move by Southern Water could see up to 45 million litres of water shipped to the UK per day in case of an ‘extreme drought emergency’

The Independent UK

How to grow Russian sage – there is lots to love about the beautiful, drought-tolerant, and undemanding perennial

Everything you need to know about growing and maintaining Russian sage

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Dramatic images show drought's toll on Amazon and its rivers

Drought is devastating Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, and some rivers are falling to historic lows. Images of one of the Amazon River’s main tributaries, the Negro River, show just how dramatically water is dwindling.

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Cameron Jordan searching for his first sack vs. Falcons post-Matt Ryan

Cameron Jordan is searching for his first sack against the Falcons since they traded Matt Ryan. Maybe Kirk Cousins can help him end that drought:

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Fungal infections known as valley fever could spike this fall - 3 epidemiologists explain how to protect yourself

As the climate warms, the southwestern U.S. is increasingly experiencing weather whiplash as the region swings from drought to flooding and back again. As a result, the public is hearing more about little-known infectious diseases, such as valley fever.

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Southern Water considers shipping supplies from Norwegian fjords to UK

Contingency plan using sea tankers to deal with future shortages would be paid for from customers’ bills

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Brazil Sugar Crop Woes Push Prices Higher

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Wednesday closed up +0.30 (+1.30%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +1.70 (+0.29%). Sugar prices on Wednesday finished moderately higher, with NY sugar posting a 7-month high. Drought conditions in Brazil have reduced the country's sugar production prospects...

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Sugar Prices Underpinned by Brazil Sugar Crop Woes

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is up +0.17 (+0.74%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is down -2.00 (-0.34%). Sugar prices today are mixed, with NY sugar posting a 7-month high. Drought conditions in Brazil have reduced the country's sugar production prospects and have...

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Mexico’s datacentre industry is booming – but are more drought and blackouts the price communities must pay?

Many fear the arrival of tech giants such as Amazon and Google in the state of Querétaro will place too much of a strain on scarce water and electricity resources

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Sugar Prices Supported by Excessive Dryness in Brazil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Tuesday closed up +0.57 (+2.53%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +10.90 (+1.86%). Sugar prices posted moderate gains on Tuesday, with NY sugar climbing to a 6-3/4 month high. Drought conditions in Brazil have reduced the country's sugar...

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Sugar Prices Climb on Production Concerns in Brazil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is up +0.55 (+2.44%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is up +12.20 (+2.09%). Sugar prices today are moderately higher, with NY sugar posting a 6-3/4 month high. Drought conditions in Brazil are reducing the country's sugar production prospects...

International Business Times

Amazon Forest Loses Area The Size Of Germany And France, Fueling Fires

The Amazon rainforest has lost an area about the size of Germany and France combined to deforestation in four decades, fueling drought and record wildfires across South America, experts said Monday.

The Independent UK

In Ohio, drought and shifting weather patterns affect North America's largest native fruit

Stubborn drought in Ohio and shifting weather patterns appear to be affecting North America’s largest native fruit, the pawpaw

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