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Drought could fuel the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs as climate change worsens, new research suggests

A warming world may see more antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new research that shows a link between aridity and antibiotic resistance today.

LiveScience

Feds planning to remove 14,000 wild horses from the West in controversial helicopter round-ups due to drought and wildfire concerns

The planned removal has angered animal rights advocates who are urging the Bureau of Land Management to come up with a more humane solution

The Independent UK

Kenya’s double climate crisis: it needs funds to adapt, and disaster aid is damaging the environment

Over the last two decades, economic losses from extreme weather (such as the damage caused by floods, mudslides and drought) has amounted to trillions of dollars.

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‘The threat is here’: searing US heatwave bad news for wildfire season and water supply

Experts say brutal temperatures in west threaten to melt sparse snowpack – and warn hot, dry conditions here to stay

The Guardian - US

Dead gardens, dusty cars: Frustrated Corpus Christi residents take precautions as water crisis nears

The city’s water supply has been nearly depleted by a prolonged drought and a recent boom of oil refineries in the area. Locals have been limiting outdoor watering, shower time and car washes.

The Texas Tribune

Why Africa needs a green bank to fund climate action and build its own renewable technology

Climate change is a profound challenge to the livelihoods of many people in African countries who have contributed so little to its cause. More frequent extreme weather events (floods, heatwaves and droughts) are making hunger, insecurity and displacement much worse. The continent holds an estimated 30% of the minerals that…

The Conversation

How To Grow In The Hottest Corner Of Your Yard – Using Drought-Tolerant Plants, Clever Containers, and Heat-Loving Crops

Each of these 5 ideas is perfect for small urban spaces

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Mikel Arteta Reveals Mental Toll of Arsenal’s Trophy Drought Before Carabao Cup Final

The Gunners are hoping to win their first piece of major silverware since 2020.

Sports Illustrated

Is it Time to Ditch the Lawn? Why Low-Water Garden Design Is Taking Over in 2026

Losing the turf makes sense in drought-prone areas (and what to replace it with)

Homes & Gardens

Mikel Arteta wants to use Man City experience to end Arsenal trophy drought in Carabao Cup final

Arsenal manager has also shared his routine ahead of Carabao Cup final

Evening Standard

Corpus Christi says two new developments will buy it more time before reaching water crisis

The city manager said the city received permits to pump more groundwater and will avoid water reductions from a shrinking reservoir for now, pushing a potential water crisis to July.

The Texas Tribune

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘bring it home’ and end trophy drought ahead of Carabao Cup final

The Gunners will face Pep Guardiola’s side at Wembley Stadium, aiming to end a six-year wait for silverware

The Independent UK

Pep Guardiola sends Arsenal a trophy drought reminder ahead of Carabao Cup final

Man City have won 10 competitive trophies since the Gunners last lifted silverware

Evening Standard

Why Colorado River negotiations stalled, and how they could resume with the possibility of agreement

The seven U.S. states that make up the Colorado River basin are struggling to agree on how best to manage the river’s water as its supply dwindles due to climate change and a period of prolonged drought. Their negotiations, which are not open to the public, missed a Feb. 14,…

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5 Low-Maintenance Potted Plants That Thrive on Neglect – Perfect for Busy Gardeners

The plants barely need any attention to flourish

Homes & Gardens

Mangave Is the Succulent Everyone Will Be Planting This Year – It’s Tough, Drought-Tolerant and Surprisingly Easy to Grow

This hybrid succulent species is striking and so easy to care for

The Conversation

A water solution for drought-prone South Africa: we designed systems to replenish aquifers simply and cheaply in five towns

South Africa is the 30th driest country in the world. Over 400 towns, especially in the western and central parts of the country, rely on water from aquifers that they pump out of the ground (groundwater).

The Times of India

No rivers, no lakes: Discover how Bermuda built a 400‑year‑old water system that still functions

Bermuda is an island in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, and it has no rivers, no lakes, and no natural springs of fresh water. For more than 400 years, the islanders have been relying on a brilliant but simple idea: Every roof is a collector of drinking water.…

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USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino Speaks on Christian Pulisic’s Worrying Goal Drought

Matches against Belgium and Portugal loom large for the USMNT.

The Texas Tribune

As Corpus Christi water shortage worsens, residents and businesses may soon have to cut their usage 25%

The City Council will discuss the looming crisis Tuesday. One model predicted a water emergency in November. Other scenarios show that happening in May.

The Texas Tribune

Why an East Texas rancher donated part of his water rights to the state

As Texas faces growing water challenges, the donation to the Texas Water Trust — a little-known conservation tool created nearly 30 years ago — was the first in two decades.

The Conversation

As Australia’s tobacco wars continue, a NSW heroin drought in 2000 might offer lessons

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced she plans to introduce “Australia’s toughest illicit tobacco laws”, which marks another escalation in the state’s battle against the illicit tobacco trade.

The Independent UK

British actors face longest Oscars drought this century after awards snub

Both Delroy Lindon and Wunmi Mosaku missed out on their respective awards at Sunday’s ceremony

Sports Illustrated

Forde Minutes: Everything You Need to Know About Men’s March Madness

Prolific freshmen, veteran-led teams, Big Ten’s title drought, coaches who need a good NCAA tournament run and mid-major wagons … here’s your guide to the best three weeks of the year.

Radio France Internationale

Under the same sky, climate change brings drought to Somalia and floods to Kenya

For east African neighbours Kenya and Somalia, the effects of climate change are worlds apart, with one country suffering drought and the other deadly flooding.

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