Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day from around 1000 sites worldwide. The text of the items, extracted using EMM's own text extraction algorithm, is indexed using Lucene (see http://lucene.apache.org). Please make sure your area of interest is not already covered by one of the pre-defined categories (alerts). If it is, we kindly ask you to use the feed from that category as this significantly reduces the load on our system. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.terradaily.com/reports/When_Drought_Threatens_Crops_NASAs_Role_in_Famine_Warnings_999.htmlNASA's satellite imagery and model forecasts regularly help agricultural and aid agencies to monitor the performance of crops worldwide and prepare for food shortages. "In the 1970's the U.S. realized that drought impacts on global agriculture were severely affecting trade and food aid decisions,....Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:24:00 +0200terradaily-182064dcebbff730eded431ab271902dterradailyen38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisastersAgricultureFoodSecurityFoodAidTH4001-RMRCombinedNASAForeign Agricultural ServiceWarning SystemUS DepartmentEl NinoSpace Flight CenterGoddard Space Flight Center20190710142400https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/07/climate-coalition-countries-vital/guest column Peter Makwanya. ALTHOUGH each country has context-specific climate challenges, it is important to approach the challenges in their localities, first and foremost, but it is also significant to approach these climate challenges in the framework of the regional community grouping, such as....Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:15:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk-23f3e99237b8a039acec39a01715d2c6newsnow-co-uken-13.9826 33.7738EcologyFoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersEnvironmentClimateChangeMigrationMilleniumGoalsAlternativeEnergyTH4001-RMRCombinedAfrican DevelopmentLa NinaSouthern African Development Community20190708111500https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/07/climate-coalition-countries-vital/guest column Peter Makwanya. ALTHOUGH each country has context-specific climate challenges, it is important to approach the challenges in their localities, first and foremost, but it is also significant to approach these climate challenges in the framework of the regional community grouping, such as....Mon, 08 Jul 2019 06:40:00 +0200newsday-23f3e99237b8a039acec39a01715d2c6newsdayen-13.9826 33.7738AlternativeEnergyMilleniumGoalsMigrationClimateChangeFoodSecurityFoodAidEnvironmentEcologyNaturalDisastersTH4001-RMRCombinedAfrican DevelopmentLa NinaSouthern African Development Community20190708064000https://www.geospatialworld.net/blogs/when-drought-threatens-crops-nasas-role-in-famine-warnings/NASA’s satellite imagery and model forecasts regularly help agricultural and aid agencies to monitor the performance of crops worldwide and prepare for food shortages. “In the 1970’s the U.S. realized that drought impacts on global agriculture were severely affecting trade and food aid decisions,....Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:31:00 +0200geospatialworld-bdcd44518e71deb4775b87b169a26b1egeospatialworlden38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisastersAgricultureFoodSecurityFoodAidTH4001-RMRCombinedNASAForeign Agricultural ServiceWarning SystemUS DepartmentEl NiñoSpace Flight CenterGoddard Space Flight Center20190704073100https://en.antaranews.com/news/129005/home-affairs-ministry-synchronizes-efforts-to-tackle-water-crisisJakarta (ANTARA) - Home Affairs Minister Tjahjo Kumolo confirmed his ministry's coordination with the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) and Meteorology, Climatology, Geophysics Agency (BMKG) to tackle water shortage afflicting 200 villages that received no rain in May-Jun.Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:28:00 +0200antaranews-en-a08cb79f8bdf8e5707b47a8878c384deantaranews-enen-2.5 115.5NaturalDisastersFloodingTH4001-RMRCombinedHome Affairs MinistryDisaster Mitigation AgencyNational PoliceJoko Widodo20190716112800https://en.antaranews.com/news/128988/forest-fires-seared-through-30477-thousand-hectares-area-in-julyJakarta (ANTARA) - Forest fires had consumed a total of 30,477 hectares of area as of July 2019, Agus Wibowo, spokesman of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), stated. Forest and bush fires engulfed the provinces of Aceh, Riau, Jambi, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, and West Papua, Wibowo remarked here on Tuesday.Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:25:00 +0200antaranews-en-7ace0cf5996355ecb377f1fdab9cce8fantaranews-enen-2.5 115.5NaturalDisastersDisaster Mitigation Agency20190716082500https://www.ecowatch.com/monsoon-flooding-india-nepal-2639194764.htmlIt is somehow fitting to be in Nepal during an extreme monsoon for the @IPCC_CH author meeting - our mandate being climate change impacts, adaptation & vulnerability. Thank you to all the emergency responders who are at the front lines of the flooding.Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:39:00 +0200ecowatch-2b75c5aa66ae181e167780364e960571ecowatchen27.712 85.313EnvironmentMigrationNaturalDisastersClimateChangeNew York TimesThe New York TimesIOMAung KyawInternational Organization for MigrationAl JazeeraErin Coughlan de PerezThe GuardianNational Party20190715143900https://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/living-droughtJakarta / Sat, July 13, 2019 / 07:33 am. There is nothing new about the long droughts the country is now enduring. This nation has umpteen times proved its resilience in withstanding climate phenomena, that can have disastrous impacts on human beings and their environment.Sun, 14 Jul 2019 08:55:00 +0200reliefWeb-212c7c5d384acaf306a9c6b1227e1184reliefWeben-6.75 107.5MARS-STATFoodSecurityFoodAidEnvironmentNaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyAgricultureAgriculture MinistryThe Agriculture Ministry20190714085500https://www.thejakartapost.com/academia/2019/07/13/living-with-drought.htmlThere is nothing new about the long droughts the country is now enduring. This nation has umpteen times proved its resilience in withstanding climate phenomena, that can have disastrous impacts on human beings and their environment. But inaction, assuming that it will eventually pass, is a mistake....Sat, 13 Jul 2019 05:16:00 +0200JakartaPost-907c0d6c80f477d94d85ee3b217369a6JakartaPosten-6.75 107.5MARS-STATFoodSecurityFoodAidEnvironmentNaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyAgricultureAgriculture MinistryThe Agriculture Ministry20190713051600http://news.trust.org/item/20190710174019-n5as0/London's climate in 2050 could be similar to Barcelona's current climate, with Madrid feeling more like Marrakesh and Seattle more like San Francisco. (Clarifies number of Paris Agreement countries in paragraph 8) By Michael Taylor. KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A fifth of the....Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:30:00 +0200trust-501fbb36361712af8da43db7ea9d3415trusten51.4879 -0.177998UNbodiesClimateChangeEnvironmentMigrationNaturalDisastersParis AgreementUnited NationsETH ZurichMichael TaylorThomson ReutersJean Francis-Bastin20190712193000https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jul/12/jamie-margolin-zero-hour-climate-change‘We have to dismantle the systems of oppression that gave rise to and perpetuate the climate crisis, including colonialism, racism, and patriarchy.’ Photograph: Erik M/Pacific/Barcroft Images. C limate change is such an overwhelming problem that many people understandably want to keep it separate from other issues.Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:34:00 +0200guardian-2b8979a22d2c8bab88ee13e9407385bfguardianen28.5687 77.2168UNbodiesClimateChangeRenewableEnergiesNaturalDisastersEnvironmentTH4001-RMRCombinedJesse JacksonIntergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeJamie MargolinHurricane KatrinaDakota AccessNatural Resources Defense CouncilABC News20190712133400https://www.thenation.com/article/climate-change-zero-hour-colonization/Climate change is such an overwhelming problem that many people understandably want to keep it separate from other issues. After all, the task seems daunting enough already. To avoid catastrophic climate disruption, global emissions of greenhouse gases must be slashed by 45 percent by 2030,....Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:27:00 +0200thenation-ee0dc9d367749c949ebb0ad7cf7d0da3thenationen28.5687 77.2168UNbodiesClimateChangeRenewableEnergiesNaturalDisastersEnvironmentTH4001-RMRCombinedJesse JacksonIntergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeHurricane KatrinaDakota AccessNatural Resources Defense CouncilABC News20190712132700https://news.yahoo.com/worlds-major-cities-face-unknown-180009941.htmlBy Michael Taylor. KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A fifth of the world's major cities will face "unknown" climate conditions by 2050, researchers warned on Wednesday, as rising temperatures heighten the risks of drought and flooding.Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:11:00 +0200news-yahoo-3f5abc07e15070d2768f851c496550benews-yahooen51.4879 -0.177998UNbodiesClimateChangeNaturalDisastersMigrationEnvironmentParis AgreementUnited NationsETH ZurichMichael TaylorThomson ReutersJean Francis-Bastin20190712121100https://reliefweb.int/report/world/drought-disease-and-war-hit-global-agriculture-says-unby the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says that shortages of grain and other foodstuffs have left people in 41 countries — 31 of them in Africa — in need of handouts. “Ongoing conflicts and dry weather conditions remain the primary causes of high levels of severe food insecurity,....Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:53:00 +0200reliefWeb-f883566617ea823069a30d6f1215fbe8reliefWeben-25.9622 32.5737FoodSecurityFoodAidAgricultureNaturalDisastersUNbodiesTH4001-RMRCombinedFarhan HaqFood and Agriculture OrganizationFAOMohammed IbrahimWorld Food ProgrammeWFP20190711165300https://news.yahoo.com/worlds-major-cities-face-unknown-180009941.html(Clarifies number of Paris Agreement countries in paragraph 8) By Michael Taylor. KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A fifth of the world's major cities will face "unknown" climate conditions by 2050, researchers warned on Wednesday, as rising temperatures heighten the risks of drought and flooding.Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:48:00 +0200news-yahoo-1e87775a5db450bcffcfe85a0c0c8f86news-yahooen51.4879 -0.177998UNbodiesClimateChangeNaturalDisastersMigrationEnvironmentParis AgreementUnited NationsETH ZurichMichael TaylorThomson Reuters20190711124800https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/worlds-major-cities-face-unknown-climate-conditions-2050.htmlBy Thomson Reuters Foundation 11 July 2019. KUALA LUMPUR—A fifth of the world’s major cities will face “unknown” climate conditions by 2050, researchers warned on Wednesday, as rising temperatures heighten the risks of drought and flooding. Climate scientists at the Crowther Lab, a research group....Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:13:00 +0200irrawaddy-aa412b312e23a4aed8bd4600df94f411irrawaddyen51.4879 -0.177998ClimateChangeUNbodiesEnvironmentNaturalDisastersParis AgreementUnited NationsETH ZurichThomson Reuters20190711081300https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/worlds-major-cities-face-unknown-climate-conditions-2050.htmlBy Thomson Reuters Foundation 11 July 2019. KUALA LUMPUR—A fifth of the world’s major cities will face “unknown” climate conditions by 2050, researchers warned on Wednesday, as rising temperatures heighten the risks of drought and flooding. Climate scientists at the Crowther Lab, a research group....Thu, 11 Jul 2019 07:27:00 +0200irrawaddy.com-aa412b312e23a4aed8bd4600df94f411irrawaddy.comen51.4879 -0.177998ClimateChangeUNbodiesEnvironmentNaturalDisastersParis AgreementUnited NationsETH ZurichThomson Reuters20190711072700http://news.trust.org/item/20190710174019-n5as0/London's climate in 2050 could be similar to Barcelona's current climate, with Madrid feeling more like Marrakesh and Seattle more like San Francisco. By Michael Taylor. KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A fifth of the world's major cities will face "unknown" climate conditions by....Thu, 11 Jul 2019 05:02:00 +0200trust-b07a352088627ec2ab30d2157d98cccctrusten51.4879 -0.177998ClimateChangeMigrationUNbodiesEnvironmentNaturalDisastersParis AgreementUnited NationsETH ZurichMichael TaylorThomson Reuters20190711050200https://www.eco-business.com/news/worlds-major-cities-to-face-unknown-climate-conditions-by-2050/A fifth of the world’s major cities will face “unknown” climate conditions by 2050, researchers warned on Wednesday, as rising temperatures heighten the risks of drought and flooding. Climate scientists at the Crowther Lab, a research group based at ETH Zurich, a science and technology university,....Thu, 11 Jul 2019 03:30:00 +0200eco-business-ced17e98807bb6eebf013283afbd641ceco-businessen51.4879 -0.177998ClimateChangeUNbodiesEnvironmentNaturalDisastersTH4001-RMRCombinedParis AgreementUnited NationsETH ZurichThomson Reuters20190711033000https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2019/07/11/worlds-major-cities-to-face-unknown-climate-conditions-by-2050/A walks on the edge of Lake Michigan’s shoreline as temperatures in January 2019 dropped to -29 degrees Celsius in Chicago, Illinois, US. (AFP pic) KUALA LUMPUR: A fifth of the world’s major cities will face “unknown” climate conditions by 2050, researchers warned on Wednesday, as rising temperatures heighten the risks of drought and flooding.Thu, 11 Jul 2019 02:55:00 +0200freemalaysiatoday-78f876dfaed5dce0523bc942aa774ceffreemalaysiatodayen51.4879 -0.177998ClimateChangeUNbodiesEnvironmentNaturalDisastersParis AgreementUnited NationsETH ZurichThomson Reuters20190711025500https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/07/11/19/worlds-major-cities-to-face-unknown-climate-conditions-by-2050KUALA LUMPUR - A fifth of the world's major cities will face "unknown" climate conditions by 2050, researchers warned on Wednesday, as rising temperatures heighten the risks of drought and flooding. Climate scientists at the Crowther Lab, a research group based at ETH Zurich, a science and....Wed, 10 Jul 2019 22:50:00 +0200abs-cbnnews-79e9410dde8886807874b41d4f4f757eabs-cbnnewsen51.4879 -0.177998ClimateChangeUNbodiesEnvironmentNaturalDisastersParis AgreementUnited NationsETH ZurichThomson Reuters20190710225000https://news.yahoo.com/worlds-major-cities-face-unknown-180009941.htmlBy Michael Taylor. KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A fifth of the world's major cities will face "unknown" climate conditions by 2050, researchers warned on Wednesday, as rising temperatures heighten the risks of drought and flooding.Wed, 10 Jul 2019 20:40:00 +0200news-yahoo-c1f98901c07dd73e85f51ab4d0ebeaf3news-yahooen51.4879 -0.177998ClimateChangeMigrationUNbodiesEnvironmentNaturalDisastersParis AgreementUnited NationsETH ZurichMichael TaylorThomson Reuters20190710204000http://news.trust.org/item/20190710174019-n5as0By Michael Taylor. KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A fifth of the world's major cities will face "unknown" climate conditions by 2050, researchers warned on Wednesday, as rising temperatures heighten the risks of drought and flooding.Wed, 10 Jul 2019 20:15:00 +0200trust-c74ec926362f0eab7379369078d1058btrusten51.4879 -0.177998ClimateChangeMigrationUNbodiesEnvironmentNaturalDisastersParis AgreementUnited NationsETH ZurichMichael TaylorThomson Reuters20190710201500https://www.farmprogress.com/peanuts/growing-peanuts-red-dirt-and-making-it-work-despite-stormGraham Ginn wanted his crop planted early this year, mainly due to what happened last year. The last week of May, Ginn’s corn was well on its way to tasseling. Two days prior, he finished replanting the last of his cotton. The peanut crop had been in the ground about three weeks.Wed, 10 Jul 2019 06:13:00 +0200farmindustrynews-a08c6c11e184a85e9d1d10395d6dead5farmindustrynewsen34.491161 -84.945427NaturalDisastersAgricultureMARS-STATTom JacksonHurricane MichaelNatural Resources Conservation Service20190710061300http://www.ecns.cn/news/2019-07-09/detail-ifzkvtrv5569878.shtmlWater from the Lijiang River submerges a street in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Tuesday. Authorities have suspended sightseeing boats and rafts, as water rises in the tourist city. (DENG ZHENFU/FOR CHINA DAILY) Heads of local governments of all levels will be held accountable if....Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:26:00 +0200ecns-50872b4969e59e95da4d41d80116b66aecnsen25.280519 110.2771NaturalDisastersEmergencyCHINA DAILY20190709052600https://pattayatoday.net/tropical-depression-mun-a-welcome-shower-after-drought-expert-farmers/BANGKOK — The state weather department has officially warned that a tropical depression in China will affect Thailand – but there’s no cause for alarm, a weather expert says. The Thai Meteorological Department released a notice today advising that Tropical Depression Mun will hit dozens of....Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:12:00 +0200pattayatoday-d632b57f248c41b7b6c6168f756a857epattayatodayen17.884109 102.746597NaturalDisastersTH4001-RMRCombinedMeteorological DepartmentAswin Kwanmuang20190704141200https://reliefweb.int/report/thailand/tropical-depression-mun-welcome-shower-after-drought-expert-farmersBy Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter. BANGKOK — The state weather department has officially warned that a tropical depression in China will affect Thailand – but there’s no cause for alarm, a weather expert says. The Thai Meteorological Department released a notice today advising that Tropical....Wed, 03 Jul 2019 09:33:00 +0200reliefWeb-54c0d5512acebca6304af6eb4b2dfe3breliefWeben17.884109 102.746597NaturalDisastersTH4001-RMRCombinedMeteorological DepartmentAswin Kwanmuang20190703093300https://ippmedia.com/en/news/southern-africa-tanzania-unlikeliest-saviour-sadc-maize-crunchThe country is set to sell 700 000 tonnes of the staple maize food to Zimbabwe, which is enduring reduced yields after the Cyclone Idai ravaged crops when it made landfall in March. Tanzania is also exporting 1 million tonnes of maize to Kenya, which is experiencing yet another drought.Sat, 29 Jun 2019 11:04:00 +0200ippmedia-en-15227ddd94094be11e9abf66bee4017eippmedia-enen-6.17486 35.738171NaturalDisastersTH4001-RMRCombinedSADCJohn MagufuliAgricultural Business Chamber20190629110400https://www.mylondon.news/news/health/heres-worst-case-scenarios-london-16480317This week we've had thunderstorm warnings in London as well as soaring temperatures expected for the weekend. The fear is this bizarre weather isn't down to an odd year but is instead the new normal. The United Nations warned us last year that we have 12 years to drastically change the amount of....Fri, 28 Jun 2019 17:07:00 +0200getwestlondon-89d9fcd40c2d886cbe70abe92623ea8agetwestlondonen51.4879 -0.177998FloodingAgricultureSwineFluEnvironmentUNbodiesClimateChangeNaturalDisastersTH4001-RMRCombinedUnited NationsGetty ImagesMet OfficeChikungunya virus20190628170700https://www.fginsight.com/news/news/water-management-needs-to-be-a-priority-88349Replenishment. While there has been rainfall this spring, it has not been enough to replenish water supplies and soils. The past winter saw below average rainfall for almost the entire country (compared to a 1981-2010 average), giving soils and water storage facilities little ability to replenish.Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:26:00 +0200fginsight-069af04b238ad2a87db44ba8ca6e9a51fginsighten53.320802 -0.948686MARS-STATPACEnvironmentAgricultureFloodingClimateChangeNaturalDisastersLand ManagementEnvironment AgencyDavid HansonEuropean UnionUK GovernmentMet OfficeJack Ward20190627132600https://news.yahoo.com/feature-deadly-clashes-over-cattle-113419348.htmlBy Kelechukwu Iruoma. MAKURDI, Nigeria, June 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When the ambulances drove into the square in Makurdi city carrying more than 70 coffins, the air filled with the sound of weeping as hundreds of people waited for their loved ones to be buried.Wed, 26 Jun 2019 14:09:00 +0200news-yahoo-1b44202b674df68dbbfb41b8d1ed633enews-yahooen7.739772 8.525268EnvironmentClimateChangeNaturalDisastersMigrationAgricultureThomson ReutersBADMeteorological AgencyImplementation PlanAllah Cattle Breeders AssociationAmnesty International20190626140900http://news.trust.org/item/20190626111534-0zvrp/Climate-driven drought and agricultural expansion are increasing fights over grazing land - but restrictions may not be helping, experts say. By Kelechukwu Iruoma. MAKURDI, Nigeria, June 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When the ambulances drove into the square in Makurdi city carrying more than 70....Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:49:00 +0200trust-0dba77950091e48afd44104dcfcac3abtrusten7.739772 8.525268EnvironmentClimateChangeNaturalDisastersMigrationAgricultureThomson ReutersBADMeteorological AgencyImplementation PlanAllah Cattle Breeders AssociationAmnesty International20190626134900https://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/a3-06232019-news-drought-1.23864729“No,” she said. “What’s ‘rain’?” I slapped my forehead. Of course! It really has been that long since the South Island saw precipitation. For young people rain is just a fading memory, or perhaps the stuff of dubious legend like unicorns, pay phones or walking to school unescorted.Sun, 23 Jun 2019 06:46:00 +0200timescolonist-c28fcaada02f7dbec2ddeeb3e7f8e7d3timescolonisten51.4879 -0.177998NaturalDisastersTH4001-RMRCombinedVictoria TimesThe TimesPhil Kent20190623064600https://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/when-the-rain-comes-will-we-be-ready-for-it-1.23864729“No,” she said. “What’s ‘rain’?” I slapped my forehead. Of course! It really has been that long since the south Island saw precipitation. For young people rain is just a fading memory, or perhaps the stuff of dubious legend like unicorns, pay phones or walking to school unescorted.Sun, 23 Jun 2019 05:09:00 +0200timescolonist-f5fc4deb22c769b7c252b1ee3f0c4320timescolonisten51.4879 -0.177998NaturalDisastersTH4001-RMRCombinedVictoria TimesThe TimesPhil Kent20190623050900https://bdnews24.com/environment/2019/02/07/last-year-was-fourth-hottest-on-record-outlook-sizzling-unWeather extremes in 2018 included wildfires in California and Greece, drought in South Africa and floods in Kerala, India. Record levels of man-made greenhouse gas emissions, mainly from burning fossil fuels, trap ever more heat. Average global surface temperatures were 1.0 degree Celsius (1.Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:07:00 +0200bdnews24-134d88026c7e28d988723143ad8e945ebdnews24en37.944 23.6529RenewableEnergiesNaturalDisastersClimateChangeEnvironmentUNbodiesParis AgreementUnited NationsGavin SchmidtWorld Meteorological OrganizationWMOEl NinoPatrick VerkooijenNASAPetteri TaalasNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationDonald TrumpAdam ScaifeMet Office20190620060700https://hsbnoticias.com/noticias/ciencia/17-de-junio-por-que-es-el-dia-mundial-de-lucha-contra-la-des-535751La Asamblea General de la ONU declaró el 17 de junio como el Día Mundial de Lucha contra la Desertificación y la Sequía, con esta fecha se busca concienciar acerca de las iniciativas internacionales para combatir estos fenómenos. Este año el lema coincide con el 25 aniversario y es por ello que se....Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:36:00 +0200hsbnoticias-2538e60f9aac0a575aa39df1c95ec5fdhsbnoticiases-22.5596 17.07717 June: why is the world day of combating desertification and drought?17 June: why is the world day of combating desertification and drought?UNbodiesNaturalDisastersEnvironmentONUParque Nacional20190618003600https://www.ambientum.com/ambientum/medio-natural/dia-mundial-lucha-desertificacion-sequia.aspHoy, 17 de junio, se celebra el Día Mundial de Lucha contra la Desertificación y la Sequía , declarado por la Asamblea General de la ONU, a través de su resolución A/RES/49/115, aprobada el 19 de diciembre de 1994. Lema para el Día Mundial de Lucha contra la Desertificación y la Sequía.Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:27:00 +0200ambientum-e8d2890da8bbd1c135db9852dc43e113ambientumes-33.475 -70.6475World day of combating desertification and droughtWorld day of combating desertification and droughtNaturalDisastersUNbodiesEnvironmentONUParque Nacional20190617082700http://www.cuartopoder.mx/nacional/el-nino-aumenta-riesgo-de-huracanes/290996/El fenómeno de El Niño es el responsable de las intensas precipitaciones que se han presentado en las últimas semanas en el centro, sur y poniente de Yucatán, pero también genera condiciones climáticas atípicas en el oriente, donde las lluvias han sido escasas a diferencia de otros años y también....Sat, 06 Jul 2019 04:17:00 +0200cuartopoder-d470ac4162e717762bf9bb523df707e0cuartopoderes20.983391 -89.627579El Nino increases risk of hurricanesEl Nino increases risk of hurricanesNaturalDisastersEl Niño20190706041700https://www.elmanana.com/aumenta-riesgo-de-huracanes-en-el-atlantico-por-fenomeno-el-nino-fenomenos-naturales-lluvias-tormenta-ciclon/4861460MÉRIDA, Yuc.- El fenómeno de El Niño es el responsable de las intensas precipitaciones que se han presentado en las últimas semanas en el centro, sur y poniente de Yucatán, pero también genera condiciones climáticas atípicas en el oriente, donde las lluvias han sido escasas a diferencia de otros....Fri, 05 Jul 2019 04:12:00 +0200elmanana-173b2d633110f665bd61c740e01273cbelmananaes20.983391 -89.627579Increases risk of hurricanes in the atlantic by phenomenon "El Nino"Increases risk of hurricanes in the atlantic by phenomenon "El Nino"NaturalDisastersEl Niño20190705041200http://www.meteoweb.eu/2019/07/meteo-estate-pazza-italia-neve-nord-incendi-sardegna-allerta-sud/1289205/Mentre al Nord cadevano neve ad alta quota e piogge abbondanti, la Sardegna brucia per gli incendi e il Sud Italia si prepara al maltempo intenso per le prossime ore: il punto della situazione. L’estate 2019 non si sta di certo rivelando monotona sull’Italia dal punto di vista meteorologico.Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:48:00 +0200meteoweb-fc607c4c84af814ac2f7bead18a0ec06meteowebit45.73687 7.314521Weather, the mad summer dell'italia: snow of July in the north, fires in Sardegna and alert in the south in the coming hoursWeather, the mad summer dell'italia: snow of July in the north, fires in Sardegna and alert in the south in the coming hoursNaturalDisasters20190715194800http://www.newsbiella.it/2019/07/07/leggi-notizia/argomenti/economia-2/articolo/grandine-coldiretti-biella-vercelli-gravi-danni-agricoltori-sotto-shock.htmlNella notte di sabato un violento temporale, conseguenza delle alte temperature di questi giorni, ha colpito il vercellese. Ad essere maggiormente colpita è stata una fascia a Sud e Sud Ovest di Vercelli , dove chicchi di grandine del diametro di 5 cm sono scesi in pochi minuti con grande violenza.Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:02:00 +0200newsbiella-352eba7a9c4bf0b039e8e0c009a7b8f6newsbiellait45.569527 8.054545Hail, Coldiretti Biella Vercelli: “serious damage, farmers in shock 'Hail, Coldiretti Biella Vercelli: “serious damage, farmers in shock 'MARS-STATNaturalDisasters20190707160200https://it.euronews.com/2018/09/14/copernicus-un-anno-di-inondazioni-un-anno-di-siccita-alluvioni-meteo-agosto-estate-2018Il quarto agosto più caldo di sempre. Secondo i dati forniti dal lo scorso mese di agosto 2018 è stato il quarto più caldo mai registrato. La copertura di ghiaccio marino è stata al di sotto della media in entrambe le regioni polari. L'Europa settentrionale, l'Australia e l'Africa meridionale erano particolarmente aride.Sat, 06 Jul 2019 04:45:00 +0200euronews-it-4855c5323869c5fdb5b6077f47546173euronews-itit-35.3499 149.042Copernicus: a year of floods, a year of droughtCopernicus: a year of floods, a year of droughtNaturalDisasters20190706044500http://www.protezionecivile.gov.it/attivita-rischi/rischio-incendiIl 30% della superficie del nostro Paese è costituito da boschi, caratterizzati da un’ampia varietà di specie che nel corso dei millenni si sono adattate alla straordinaria variabilità dei climi, da quelli subaridi dell’estremo sud della penisola a quelli nivali dell’arco alpino.Sat, 06 Jul 2019 04:20:00 +0200protezionecivile-81903874c74ac17c40beaf3e91bd9991protezionecivileitRisk forest firesRisk forest firesNaturalDisasters20190706042000https://www.dagospia.com/rubrica-29/cronache/avremo-deserto-chiameremo-italia-ndash-ldquo-quinto-nostro-206569.htmdesertificazione. Un quinto del territorio nazionale è a rischio desertificazione "a causa dei cambiamenti climatici con prolungati periodi di siccità, ma anche del progressivo consumo di suolo e della mancata valorizzazione dell’attività agricola nelle aree più difficili".Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:55:00 +0200dagospia-f2555a24ca2df34f4cb9854530cfae73dagospiait45.73687 7.314521'P'avremo A desert and the dubbed italy & ndash; & ldquo; A fifth of our country and & rsquo; at risk desertification & rdquo;, the more & rsquo; threatened and & rsquo;' span style= "color: # FF0000; 'sicily'/span 'but all the south may & rsquo; be affected - L & rsquo; alarm on & ldquo; A tragedy IN....'P'avremo A desert and the dubbed italy & ndash; & ldquo; A fifth of our country and & rsquo; at risk desertification & rdquo;, the more & rsquo; threatened and & rsquo;' span style= "color: # FF0000; 'sicily'/span 'but all the south may & rsquo; be affected - L & rsquo; alarm on & ldquo; A tragedy IN....AgricultureNaturalDisastersUNbodiesMARS-STATAssemblea generale delle Nazioni UniteNazioni UniteEttore PrandiniParlamentoAlessandra Ferrara20190621175500http://www.greenreport.it/news/clima/rapporto-fao-guerre-e-cambiamenti-climatici-aggravano-linsicurezza-alimentare-nel-mondo/“Crop Prospects and Food Situation” pubblicato dalla Fao, «I conflitti in atto e le condizioni di tempo asciutto restano le cause principali degli elevati livelli di insicurezza alimentare grave, che impediscono a milioni di persone la disponibilità e l’accesso al cibo».Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:20:00 +0200greenreport-667f2f5802487d8a6ddf23cd49cda2fcgreenreportit34.5309 69.136757Fao report: wars and climate change exacerbate food insecurity in the worldFao report: wars and climate change exacerbate food insecurity in the worldCommunicableDiseasesImportsExportsFoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersEU-AfricaEU-CaribbeanEU-ChinaEU-LatinAmericaEU-AsiaUnione Europea20190705102000http://www.meteoweb.eu/2019/07/conflitti-e-condizioni-meteo-avverse-aggravano-il-fabbisogno-alimentare/1281883/Secondo il rapporto “ Crop Prospects and Food Situation ” (Prospettive dei raccolti e situazione alimentare) diffuso oggi, i conflitti in atto e le condizioni di tempo asciutto restano le cause principali degli elevati livelli di insicurezza alimentare grave, che impediscono a milioni di persone la disponibilità e l’accesso al cibo.Thu, 04 Jul 2019 16:08:00 +0200meteoweb-a85b1e28374551383911bc1471e70f52meteowebit-17.8292 31.054Conflicts and weather conditions adverse exacerbate food requirementsConflicts and weather conditions adverse exacerbate food requirementsCommunicableDiseasesUNbodiesImportsExportsFoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersEU-AfricaEU-CaribbeanEU-ChinaEU-LatinAmericaEU-AsiaNazioni UniteOrganizzazione delle Nazioni UniteUnione EuropeaFAOWFP20190704160800http://www.fao.org/news/story/it/item/1200777/icode/4 luglio 2019, Roma - Secondo il rapporto " Crop Prospects and Food Situation " (Prospettive dei raccolti e situazione alimentare) diffuso oggi, i conflitti in atto e le condizioni di tempo asciutto restano le cause principali degli elevati livelli di insicurezza alimentare grave, che impediscono a....Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:43:00 +0200fao-it-f445d3b03504f8cb8c10aaee33030268fao-itit41.8955 12.4906Protracted conflicts and adverse weather conditions exacerbate food requirementsProtracted conflicts and adverse weather conditions exacerbate food requirementsCommunicableDiseasesUNbodiesImportsExportsFoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersEU-AfricaEU-CaribbeanEU-ChinaEU-LatinAmericaEU-AsiaNazioni UniteOrganizzazione delle Nazioni UniteUnione EuropeaFAOWFP20190704154300https://samiconsulting.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/climate-change-on-land/We looked at the impact of climate change on the sea in a recent blogpost. That included issues of coastal flooding, storm surges and salination. In this one, we look at the more direct impacts on land. A recent IPCC report noted that warming is generally higher over land than over the ocean.Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:51:00 +0200samiconsulting-d61c06ef83e5924ef1809fff8fc6f4afsamiconsultingen38.9051 -77.0162EnvironmentAgricultureNaturalDisastersKyotoProtocolClimateChangeClimateActionEcologyEU-AfricaEU-PacificEU-ChinaEU-LatinAmericaSt Andrews UniversityEuropean UnionHuw Williams20190717115100https://en.vietnamplus.vn/indonesia-forest-fires-sear-through-30477-hectares/156299.vnpJakarta (VNA) - Fires had destroyed a total of 30,477 hectares of forests in Indonesia as of July 2019, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). Agus Wibowo, spokesman of the agency, said forest and bush fires engulfed eight Indonesian provinces.Wed, 17 Jul 2019 17:14:00 +0200vietnamplus-en-cb73468be50e8adcc65d1c5348ed68ccvietnamplus-enen-2.5 115.5NaturalDisastersDisaster Mitigation Agency20190717171400https://www.vietnambreakingnews.com/2019/07/indonesia-forest-fires-sear-through-30477-hectares/Haze shrouded Suak Nie Village, West Aceh District, Aceh Province, on July 15. (Source: ANTARA) – Fires had destroyed a total of 30,477 hectares of forests in Indonesia as of July 2019, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). Agus Wibowo, spokesman of the agency, said forest and bush fires engulfed eight Indonesian provinces.Wed, 17 Jul 2019 18:11:00 +0200vietnambreakingnews-6c0f0ef7cde33eca9f93b04654f18c0bvietnambreakingnewsen-2.5 115.5NaturalDisastersDisaster Mitigation Agency20190717181100https://www.firstpost.com/india/indias-water-woes-mount-with-floods-droughts-and-millions-of-citizens-at-the-mercy-of-the-monsoons-7015991.htmlBy Joydeep Gupta, Mubina Akhtar. Nearly a thousand people have been killed by floods in Nepal, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam in India, and in Bangladesh. Almost all of southern and interior western India is grappling with water scarcity. With mega-city Chennai being supplied by water trains, one....Fri, 19 Jul 2019 08:24:00 +0200firstpost-4ecbb2e01daadf9e4bf2ac18d49193d3firstposten27.712 85.313AgricultureFoodSecurityFoodAidClimateChangeNaturalDisastersEnvironmentEcologyIntergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeWorld Heritage SiteForest OfficerTiger ReserveWater Resources20190719082400https://en.antaranews.com/news/129296/indonesia-pays-serious-attention-to-forest-fires-handlingIndonesia is bracing for devastating and more frequent forest fires, following the recurrence of bush and forest fires in many regions of the largest archipelagic country in the world. As of July 2019, forest fires were recorded to have devastated a total of 30,477 hectares, Agus Wibowo, spokesman....Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:40:00 +0200antaranews-en-f3db1cb23d4a4b6563da666b10d0b699antaranews-enen-2.5 115.5NaturalDisastersDody RuswandiDisaster Mitigation AgencyNational PoliceSumatra Police20190719164000http://www.ecns.cn/news/2019-07-20/detail-ifzmheun0025923.shtmlPremier visits Ministry of Emergency Management as areas see heavy rains. Premier Li Keqiang has called for zero complacency in flood control and drought relief efforts as China braces for the peak of the flood season, which lasts until mid-August. Li's remarks came as he inspected the Ministry of....Sat, 20 Jul 2019 04:30:00 +0200ecns-af7970201bf71e6e32c9020054e50bccecnsen56.05291 -130.028107NaturalDisastersEmergencyAugust. LiLi Keqiang20190720043000http://www.china.org.cn/china/2019-07/20/content_75012850.htmPremier Li Keqiang has called for zero complacency in flood control and drought relief efforts as China braces for the peak of the flood season, which lasts until mid-August. A local resident in Taojiang, Hunan province is trapped in floods on July 18, 2019. He was later saved by the local rescue team.Sat, 20 Jul 2019 05:43:00 +0200china.org.cn-591ef0bafcd2b9c645eba5f16f8dfa2echina.org.cnen28.52354 112.1119NaturalDisastersEmergencyLi Keqiang20190720054300https://foreignaffairs.co.nz/2019/07/20/mil-osi-china-premier-li-urges-all-out-efforts-in-floods-drought/Premier Li Keqiang has called for zero complacency in flood control and drought relief efforts as China braces for the peak of the flood season, which lasts until mid-August. Li’s remarks came as he inspected the Ministry of Emergency Management, where he presided over a meeting on work related to flood control and drought relief on Friday.Sat, 20 Jul 2019 06:47:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz-5fb046695b95df1edef4405c2a3b0c19foreignaffairs-nzen56.05291 -130.028107NaturalDisastersEmergencyAugust. LiLi Keqiang20190720064700https://in.news.yahoo.com/indias-water-woes-mount-floods-052310758.htmlBy Joydeep Gupta, Mubina Akhtar. Nearly a thousand people have been killed by floods in Nepal, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam in India, and in Bangladesh. Almost all of southern and interior western India is grappling with water scarcity. With mega-city Chennai being supplied by water trains, one....Sun, 21 Jul 2019 07:08:00 +0200news-yahoo-in-be69816d60aa6baf91c944411e6daf78news-yahoo-inen27.712 85.313EcologyAgricultureFoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersClimateChangeEnvironmentIntergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeForest OfficerTiger ReserveWater Resources20190721070800https://pakobserver.net/index.php/2019/07/21/small-dams-a-harbinger-of-resolving-pakistans-water-woes/Peshawar. Known as the home of longest River Indus (3180km) in Asia, Pakistan is a unique country with plenty of small and big rivers — gifted with natural sites for construction of more dams to address the longstanding water woes of the country. The country has more than 24 big and small rivers....Mon, 22 Jul 2019 05:13:00 +0200pakobserver-e6089e16a112f45e7b64b7711ff78334pakobserveren34.5309 69.136757AgricultureFoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersSAARC20190722051300https://thefrontierpost.com/small-dams-a-harbinger-of-resolving-pakistans-water-woes/F.P. Report. PESHAWAR: Known as the home of longest River Indus (3180km) in Asia, Pakistan is a unique country with plenty of small and big rivers gifted with natural sites for construction of more dams to address the longstanding water woes of the country.Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:42:00 +0200TheFrontierPost-en-da6589a92a64061028710285c14288ccTheFrontierPost-enen34.5309 69.136757AgricultureFoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersSAARC20190722074200https://www.msn.com/it-it/notizie/italia/portogallo-in-fiamme-bruciano-i-boschi-di-castelo-branco/ss-AAEGSrGIn Portogallo i Vigili del Fuoco continuano a combattere contro gli incendi boschivi che stanno devastando in particolare il Centro e il Sud del Paese. Il vento e il caldo peggiorano la situazione e alimentano le fiamme. I feriti sono una trentina. Più di 1800 vigili del fuoco, con il supporto di aerei ed elicotteri, lavorano senza sosta.Mon, 22 Jul 2019 12:36:00 +0200msn-it-0cfbae2d79c5fbd82e25a65e29a051c9msn-itit39.811001 -7.487589Portugal in flames, combusting the boschi di Castelo flock Rai NewsPortugal in flames, combusting the boschi di Castelo flock Rai NewsNaturalDisastersRai News20190722123600https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/biofilter-secures-safe-drinking-water-during-floodingIn 2019, 252,000 people have been affected by record floods across 28 provinces in Afghanistan. Saidullah and his family were among them. By Zohal Nasrat. "It was two o'clock at night when someone called telling me that a flood was on its way towards us. Immediately, my family, and 19 other families from our village came out of our houses.Tue, 23 Jul 2019 02:35:00 +0200reliefWeb-0dae832b28246c771d1c1cb5c2453ca2reliefWeben34.5309 69.136757NaturalDisastersEUEmergencyEL Nino20190723023500http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-19-4450_en.htmAs numerous natural disasters threaten vulnerable communities in the Latin American and Caribbean region, the Commission has announced today new humanitarian funding of €18.5 million. This includes €15 million to support preparedness of local communities and institutions for natural disasters....Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:52:00 +0200europa-pressReleases-c4b599379f1275413bfbf075b9ccedd9europa-pressReleasesen38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisastersChristosStylianidesCrisisResponseHumanitarianAidEU-CaribbeanEU-LatinAmericaEUEuropean UnionCrisis ManagementChristos StylianidesEl Niño20190723125200http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-19-4450_en.htmAs numerous natural disasters threaten vulnerable communities in the Latin American and Caribbean region, the Commission has announced today new humanitarian funding of €18.5 million. This includes €15 million to support preparedness of local communities and institutions for natural disasters....Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:03:00 +0200dg-comm-en-c4b599379f1275413bfbf075b9ccedd9dg-comm-enen38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisastersChristosStylianidesCrisisResponseHumanitarianAidEU-CaribbeanEU-LatinAmericaEUEuropean UnionCrisis ManagementChristos StylianidesEl Niño20190723140300https://www.europa-nu.nl/id/vl0fgnxf5ptq/nieuws/humanitarian_aid_eu_announces_18_5?ctx=vhshnf7snxu9&s0e=vhdubxdwqrzwAs numerous natural disasters threaten vulnerable communities in the Latin American and Caribbean region, the Commission has announced today new humanitarian funding of €18.5 million. This includes €15 million to support preparedness of local communities and institutions for natural disasters....Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:11:00 +0200europa-nu-c4b599379f1275413bfbf075b9ccedd9europa-nuen38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisastersChristosStylianidesCrisisResponseHumanitarianAidEU-CaribbeanEU-LatinAmericaEUEuropean UnionCrisis ManagementChristos StylianidesEl Niño20190723141100https://ec.europa.eu/echo/news/eu-announces-185-million-humanitarian-aid-package-latin-america-and-caribbean_enThe European Union announced new humanitarian funding of €18.5 million for the Latin American and Caribbean region, an area where numerous natural disasters threaten already vulnerable communities. The amount announced today includes €15 million to support preparedness of local communities and....Wed, 24 Jul 2019 04:46:00 +0200EC-05239ff8e33bfce191d976268429dc4bECen38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseChristosStylianidesHumanitarianAidEU-CaribbeanEU-LatinAmericaEUEuropean UnionCrisis ManagementChristos StylianidesEl Niño20190724044600https://ec.europa.eu/echo/where/latin-america-caribbean/south-america_enis exposed to a range of natural disasters. Climate change has also increased the frequency and intensity of weather-related disasters. Four million Venezuelans have sought refuge in neighbouring South American countries (of which 1.3 million in Colombia, 263,000 in Ecuador, and 768,000 in Peru).Wed, 24 Jul 2019 04:46:00 +0200EC-a9c2f85abcf1129394826a15a3f909cbECen38.9051 -77.0162ClimateChangeNaturalDisastersCrisisResponseCivilProtectionManMadeDisastersMigrationEnvironmentEU-LatinAmericaCivil ProtectionFARCCooperation and DevelopmentEUEuropean UnionEl Niño20190724044600https://www.eureporter.co/frontpage/2019/07/24/humanitarianaid-eu-announces-e18-5-million-additional-package-for-latinamerica-and-the-caribbean/As numerous natural disasters threaten vulnerable communities in the Latin American and Caribbean region, the Commission has announced today new humanitarian funding of €18.5 million. This includes €15m to support preparedness of local communities and institutions for natural disasters throughout....Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:13:00 +0200eureporter-c6939b4641d6a55974cee65578fcbb93eureporteren38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseChristosStylianidesHumanitarianAidEU-CaribbeanEU-LatinAmericaEUEuropean UnionCrisis ManagementChristos StylianidesEl Niño20190724081300https://finance.yahoo.com/news/paris-scorching-historic-drought-heatwave-040000638.html(Bloomberg) -- Paris is its driest in almost 150 years and temperatures across Europe are reaching extreme levels, scorching fields and shutting power plants.As temperatures climb across Europe, peaking on Thursday in Paris and London, the effects of extreme weather are becoming clearer.Wed, 24 Jul 2019 10:44:00 +0200news-yahoo-ec275f14504378307ecd64af580a4015news-yahooen48.8521 2.34899JRCSafeguardsNaturalDisastersAgricultureEnvironmentNuclearMARS-STATClimateChangeJRCNuclearSecurityHenrik WendorffElectricite de FranceEUStuart WallaceBloomberg L.P20190724104400https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/climate-change-french-fried-at-42-degrees-celsius-in-unmatched-heat-wave-119072400586_1.htmlParis is its driest in almost 150 years and temperatures across Europe are reaching extreme levels, scorching fields and shutting power plants. As temperatures climb across Europe, peaking on Thursday in Paris and London, the effects of extreme weather are becoming clearer.Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:46:00 +0200business-standard-a96efbc9e70c31d9b759a024be22ea90business-standarden48.8521 2.34899NuclearJRCNuclearSecurityClimateChangeMARS-STATNaturalDisastersEnvironmentHenrik WendorffElectricite de FranceEU20190724114600http://www.iran-daily.com/News/256269.htmlAs temperatures climb across Europe, peaking on Thursday in Paris and London, the effects of extreme weather are becoming clearer. Electricite de France SA cut its nuclear output because river water is too warm to cool plants, power prices have jumped and farmers are frustrated by another bad spell for crops, business-standard.Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:55:00 +0200iran-daily-6d947ef0030d824abe37b0aaac0bb319iran-dailyen48.8521 2.34899JRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersMARS-STATNuclearElectricite de FranceEU20190724125500https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7279739/Landslides-southwest-China-kill-12-34-missing.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490Authorities called for intensified geological and meteorological monitoring to prevent secondary disasters. Earlier Tuesday, a landslide at a highway construction site in Guizhou's Hezhang County at 4pm left at least one person dead and six others missing.Wed, 24 Jul 2019 13:01:00 +0200dailymail-1d14f74e8d0bbed38df0f4a23036d624dailymailen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersEmergency20190724130100https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/europe/paris-scorches-in-historic-drought-as-heatwave-fries-europe-20190725-p52aiz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedThe weather is also aggravating droughts since it hasn't rained much in many parts of Europe this northern summer. The combination of heat, wind and possible lightning from thunderstorms also increases the risk of wildfires. Paris is at its driest in almost 150 years and the extreme are scorching fields and shutting power plants.Thu, 25 Jul 2019 04:27:00 +0200brisbanetimes-7d67e9fb06e2cab6b309590f8b4bc201brisbanetimesen48.8521 2.34899JRCNuclearSecurityMARS-STATNaturalDisastersHenrik WendorffElectricite de France20190725042700https://www.gov.uk/guidance/climate-change-explainedClimate change now. There is clear evidence to show that climate change is happening. Measurements show that the average temperature at the Earth’s surface has risen by about 1°C since the pre-industrial period. 17 of the 18 warmest years on record have occurred in the 21st century and each of the....Thu, 25 Jul 2019 10:12:00 +0200gov-uk-dac1c69948db7c00f6c5c034ad97405dgov-uken64.1812 -51.73ClimateChangeClimateActionEnvironmentFoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersG8EcologyWorld Meteorological OrganizationG820190725101200https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/07/59-of-rural-population-food-insecure/BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA. At least 59% of the rural population will be food insecure at the peak of the consumption season, the latest Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZIMVAC) livelihoods report has revealed. According to the report, close to six million people in the rural areas will be in....Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:53:00 +0200newsday-f12f83d16e2823dbb1a9db49eedce8a5newsdayen-19.0611643909813 32.3975133576342NaturalDisasters20190726075300https://ippmedia.com/en/features/horn-africa-drought-threatens-re-run-famines-pastThe British charity HYPERLINK " http://www.oxfam.org/en" Oxfam said Thursday that more than 15 million people across drought-stricken parts of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia now needed handouts and warned of a hefty death toll unless donors stumped up cash fast.Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:59:00 +0200ippmedia-en-e23e4837a48e00f99ecab3f931b2dc18ippmedia-enen9.02274 38.7468MigrationUNbodiesClimateChangeEuroNaturalDisastersFoodSecurityFoodAidEnvironmentalProtectionEnvironmentPACFRA-EUEU-AfricaUNHCREuropean UnionEUOxfamSiad Barreal Shabaab20190726075900https://bulawayo24.com/news/national/166895At least 59% of the rural population will be food insecure at the peak of the consumption season, the latest Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZIMVAC) livelihoods report has revealed. According to the report, close to six million people in the rural areas will be in dire need of food due to stagnant incomes and droughts.Fri, 26 Jul 2019 09:32:00 +0200bulawayo24-1c7a0e71c89cdd47b9fbb5b66fb7f788bulawayo24en-19.0611643909813 32.3975133576342NaturalDisasters20190726093200https://www.zimbabwesituation.com/news/59-of-rural-population-food-insecure/BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA. At least 59% of the rural population will be food insecure at the peak of the consumption season, the latest Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZIMVAC) livelihoods report has revealed. According to the report, close to six million people in the rural areas will be in....Fri, 26 Jul 2019 11:15:00 +0200zimbabwesituation-4b4351b446b6e075f132f1deedde1a99zimbabwesituationen-19.0611643909813 32.3975133576342NaturalDisasters20190726111500http://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/2019/07/29/neck-deep-in-troubleCurrently, we are facing a weak El Niño year. The traditional meaning of “El Niño” has been limited to dry (or drought) conditions in the South Asian countries. This means that Bangladesh and the greater Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) basin systems will receive lower-than-normal rainfall.Sun, 28 Jul 2019 20:47:00 +0200dhakatribune-44dccb133f8b860cfee60502c17fd817dhakatribuneen27.712 85.313NaturalDisastersIndian OceanEl Niño20190728204700