Tag: Drought
Drought: Julien Bayou asks to “have another relationship with water”
For the national secretary of Europe Ecology Les Verts, “restrictions will increase if nothing is done to stop the waste of this precious resource”. France is experiencing an episode of…
China issues first national drought alert of the year
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China has issued its first national drought alert of the year as authorities battle wildfires and mobilize teams of specialists to protect crops from scorching temperatures in…
China is struggling with power shortages due to drought and heat
In the Chinese metropolis of Chongquin, shopping centers are only allowed to open between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. Bushfires have broken out around the city. Where there used to…
New support measures for farmers affected by drought
By Marie Bartnik Posted yesterday at 7:56 p.m., Update yesterday at 7:58 p.m. Michel Larrere, corn producer in Montaut (Landes) assesses the damage caused by the drought on his farm…
Drought reduces grain maize production in France
The Minister of Agriculture Marc Fesneau on August 22, 2022 during a press briefing at his ministry in Paris (AFP/Christophe ARCHAMBAULT) Grain corn production fell 18% in August compared to…
Drought and flood: the experience that shows the link of cause and effect
Good rain is usually welcome after a long dry spell. But when soils are dry and hard, rainwater can quickly become a hazard and lead to flash flooding. A scientist…
Drought in China, the Yangtze unveils three Buddhist statues
Published on 08/21/2022 at 1:17 p.m. Photo credit © Reuters BEIJING (Reuters)…
Erold: REPORT. In Cap Corse, residents and local authorities are looking for lasting solutions to “hold out” in the face of drought
Faced with the historic drought that is hitting the island, locals and tourists must adapt. In Cap Corse, where the rainfall deficit…
China: factories shut down, power cuts, reduced lighting… when drought threatens growth
Faced with extreme temperatures, China has issued its first national drought alert of the year. In the southwest of the country, the…
Measures against drought – No water: A farmer in Aargau opens up his own spring – News
contents A farmer in Aargau had to find a solution to ensure that the cows had enough drinking water. That’s the only way he survives the drought. Already in the…
Agriculture: how Africa has adapted its agricultural world despite the drought
Charles Guyard, edited by Ophelie Artaud 09:25, August 20, 2022 This week, France hosted the International Congress of Horticulturists, which included scientists from Africa. The opportunity for France, affected by…
Netherlands: drought weakens dikes in a country obsessed with rising waters
In the Netherlands, the dykes that dot the whole country are being undermined by the drought. The regional water offices have increased…