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In the drought-stricken grasslands of Senegal, a centuries-old herding tradition is getting a dramatic makeover. Village chief Ibrahima Ka is leading his community in Thignol through the country’s first experiment with “mob grazing” – a technique that packs hundreds of…
England could face its worst water crisis in decades if winter rainfall falls short of normal levels, prompting government officials and water companies to develop unprecedented emergency response plans. The Met Office’s long-term weather forecast predicts below-average precipitation this winter,…
The Amazon rainforest is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis as extreme drought and scorching temperatures transform its pristine lakes into deadly hot zones. New research reveals that water temperatures in some Amazonian lakes have soared beyond 104°F (40°C) – hotter…
The mighty Ganges River, a lifeline for over 600 million people across India and Bangladesh, is experiencing its most severe water crisis in more than a millennium. A groundbreaking new study reveals that the sacred waterway has reached unprecedented low…
Somalia is experiencing one of its most severe drought crises in recent memory, with this year’s October rains falling far short of what communities need to survive. The East African nation has become a stark example of how climate change…
