Drought

Marshall Islands water crises underlines Pacific's drought risk

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:39:11 GMT

Source: www.preventionweb.net --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
We mainly think about sea level rise and cyclone risks when we talk about Small Island Developing States but Drought is also threatening thousands of communities. We need to make better use of weather forecasts for early Drought warning. There is also a need for improved rain water harvesting and other community-based measures... ...

Innovation in Science Protects Soils to Combat Desertification, Drought

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:09:39 GMT

Source: www.thecropsite.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
AUSTRALIA - On the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, CropLife Australia called on policymakers around the world to renew their dedication to the advancement of research into sustainable agricultural practices that preserve water and soil; two of our most valuable resources. ...

Texas Gov. Rick Perry extends drought emergency in most of state

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:18:00 GMT

Source: mediatracking.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
(CNN) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry has renewed a Drought emergency in more than 200 counties throughout the state, authorizing "all necessary measures" be implemented to aid response efforts. "Prolonged dry conditions continue to increase the threat of wildfire across many portions of the state," the governor's proclamation said this week. "These Drought conditions ...

Drought curbs spread of feral hogs in Southeastern New Mexico

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:41:51 GMT

Source: www.currentargus.com --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
New Mexico is leading the nation in the coordinated effort to eliminate non-native and highly invasive feral hogs, a panel of experts said Monday. ...

Drought-hit farmers fear winter

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:30:00 GMT

Source: www.stuff.co.nz --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
As much of the South Island struggles with flooding, New Zealand's worst Drought-hit farms are only just getting back in the green with many now wary of forecast snow. ...

Perry extends drought emergency in most of Texas

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:42:45 GMT

Source: www.texastribune.org --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has renewed a Drought emergency in more than 200 counties throughout the state, authorizing "all necessary measures" be implemented to aid response efforts. CNN ...

Satellite data will be essential to future of groundwater, flood and drought management

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:24:01 GMT

Source: www.siswebs.org --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
New satellite imagery reveals that several areas across the United States are all but certain to suffer water-related catastrophes, including extreme flooding, Drought and groundwater depletion. The paper, to be published in Science this Friday, June 14, underscores the urgent need to address these current and rapidly emerging water issues at the national scale. 7 Vote(s) ...

Mosquitoes, West Nile virus still a risk in drought, officials say

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:07:35 GMT

Source: www.lcsun-news.com --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
LAS CRUCES — Mosquito activity in Doña Ana County is low so far this year, thanks to an ongoing Drought, county personnel said Tuesday. ...

Texas Gov. Rick Perry extends drought emergency in dozens of counties

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:20:55 GMT

Source: www.cnn.com --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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Meteorologist Joe D’Aleo: ‘How CO2 helped crops in the severe drought summer of 2012′

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:34:22 GMT

Source: www.climatedepot.com --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
'Despite the fact the Drought was worse than 1988, yields were 50% higher. Part of that are improved hybrids and farming practices but part is the positive effect of CO2, which produces more growth and makes plants more Drought resistant. The 1988 Drought in 2012 dollars produced between $80B and $120B in losses. Under conditions of atmospheric CO2 enrichment, stomatal apertures typically decrease, thereby reducing stomatal conductance and transpirational water losses from plants. 'Water Stress: When plants are growing under less than optimal conditions of soil water availability, the percent growth enhancement due to atmospheric CO2 enrichment is generally greater than it is when water is readily available to them' ...

Big gobbler ends five-year drought for Fayetteville hunter

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:11:21 GMT

Source: blog.syracuse.com --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Brian Hanas, of Fayetteville, shot this big tom on May 18 with the help of Mickey O'Kane, of Jamesville. O'Kane wrote: "This turkey ends a 5-year Drought of unfilled turkey tags for Brian. The bird was taken in Onondaga... ...

The Stream, June 18: Drought Weakens Haiti’s Food Security

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:59:30 GMT

Source: www.circleofblue.org --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Food Security The current Drought in Haiti is one of several natural disasters that have damaged the country’s food supply and reduced the resilience of small farming communities, AlertNet reported. The United Nations World Food Programme warned that 1.5 million Haitians could go hungry. Floods At least 70 people are dead due to flash floods in northern India, and New Delhi could also face flooding as torrential rains hit the country, The New York Times reported. The floods have stranded many pilgrims on their way to Hindu religious sites. Energy The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers has released an interactive map of select hydraulic fracturing wells in Europe . The map includes information sheets on each well that disclose substances used to frack the wells. The Stream is a daily digest spotting global water trends. To get more water news, follow Circle of Blue on Twitter and sign up for our newsletter . The post The Stream, June 18: Drought Weakens Haiti’s Food Security appeared first on Circle of Blue WaterNews . ...

Phoenix Figures Out How to Reduce Water Demand During Ongoing Drought

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:08:05 GMT

Source: www.washingtonmonthly.com --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
The New York Times reports that Phoenix is figuring out how to reduce the demand for water during a time when it isn’t raining. For economists who read the RBC, note that the words “water prices” are not mentioned in the article. Instead, conservation is achieved through rebates and on the supply side water is recycled. While Phoenix is often predicted to become a hell hole thanks to ongoing climate change, millions of people have chosen to live there. They... ...

The Texas Drought Continues

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:43:05 GMT

Source: blogs.redorbit.com --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
The National Drought Mitigation Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, released new findings this last week showing the Drought levels in Texas continue to increase. They say that 11% of the state is in “exceptional” Drought, which is the highest and most severe level. ...

Uganda: Drought Strikes Kabarole District, Famine Looming

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:23:14 GMT

Source: allafrica.com --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
[New Vision]Kyenjojo and Kabarole districts in western Uganda have also borne the blunt of the Drought that has affected most parts of the country. ...

Drought Tolerance Trait Receives Final Major China Import Approval

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:16:57 GMT

Source: www.missouriagconnection.com --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
China, a major importer of U. ...

Bernard Tomic breaks win drought

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:20:10 GMT

Source: theage.com.au --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Bernard Tomic finally has returned to the winner's circle by defeating Britain's James Ward at the grass-court event at Eastbourne. ...

In 2005, a severe drought affected 70 million hectares of Amazon rainforest....

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:59:22 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
In 2005, a severe Drought affected 70 million hectares of Amazon rainforest. Known as the 'lungs of the world', learn how Brazil is working to curb deforestation, reduce carbon emissions and protect the region's rich biodiversity. http://bit.ly/157DEOL (Photo: Elza Fiuza/ABr) ...

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Message on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:27:35 GMT

Source: www.unis.unvienna.org --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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Goal drought is a concern for Blackhawks

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:54:00 GMT

Source: www.nhl.com --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
BOSTON -- Until the past couple of days, the Chicago Blackhawks' season has been all but flawless. The Blackhawks breezed through the regular season, going 24 games without a regulation loss and coasting to the Presidents' Trophy as regular-se... ...