Water Fight Erupts on U.S.-Mexico Border Amid Historic Drought
As drought worsens, Mexico drains reservoirs to honor treaty deliveries to Texas, sparking a battle over scarce water on the U.S.-Mexico border. Who gets their fair share?
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Henan Launches High-Tech Summer Wheat Harvest Amid Drought
Farmers in the Chinese mainland’s Henan Province kick off a 56,000 km² summer wheat harvest, using drones and drip irrigation to combat drought and protect yields.
Tariff Showdown: Texas Demands Water from Mexico Amid Drought
Amid Mexico’s three-year drought, the United States threatens additional tariffs to force water deliveries to Texas, highlighting growing tensions in trade and resource politics.
Blaze on the Prairie: Wildfires Rip Through North Dakota
Dry, breezy conditions fuel 16 wildfires across North Dakota, threatening woodlands, grasslands, and communities.
Eastern Australia Sees 50% Drop in Waterbird Population Amid Severe Drought
Waterbird numbers in eastern Australia have halved in a year due to severe dry conditions, according to a new UNSW survey.
COP16 Riyadh Wraps with 39 Decisions and $12B Boost for Desertification Fight
Riyadh hosts COP16, resulting in 39 decisions and over $12 billion pledged to combat desertification, land degradation, and drought, strengthening global resilience efforts.
Ecuador Declares 60-Day National Emergency Over Wildfires and Drought
Ecuador has declared a 60-day national emergency due to severe wildfires and an ongoing drought, aiming to mobilize resources and combat the environmental crisis.
Extreme Drought Devastates Indigenous Communities in Colombia
Extreme drought in Colombia’s Amazon region severely affects Indigenous fishermen like Marciano Flores, forcing them to seek fish further and spend more on fuel.
Ecuador Implements Power Cuts in Half of Provinces Amid Historic Drought
Ecuador faces power cuts in 12 of 24 provinces as historic drought depletes hydroelectric water levels, prompting red alerts in 19 regions.
Sao Paulo’s Emerald River: Drought Transforms City’s Landscape
Sao Paulo’s river turns emerald green and skies grey due to recent droughts, highlighting pressing environmental challenges in the Brazilian metropolis.