Drought
Turkey experiencing worst drought in 44 years: Minister
Turkey experienced the worst drought in 44 years in 2017, due to a substantial decrease in rain levels, Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Prof. Dr. Veysel Eroğlu said on Dec. 28, while sharing his ministry’s annual report at the Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center.
After near decade, Beyonce back on top of US song chart
Beyonce, with little argument one of the top stars in pop music, ended on Dec. 11 an unlikely drought - nine years since she had a number-one U.S. song.
Climate victims seek justice, on the street and in the courtroom
People around the world beset by the impacts of global warming like droughts, heat waves and storm surges are calling for “climate justice,” and many are pleading their cases in court.
Water an issue as Mandra residents try to clean up
Water consumption in the western Attica town of Mandra has shot up tenfold since last week's deadly floods as residents continue to deal with thousands of tons of mud that have inundated their homes and stores.
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Emergency funds released to repair water supply in flood-hit towns
The Interior Ministry on Friday approved the disbursement of 250,000 euros in emergency funding to repair water pipes in western Attica that were damaged in last week's deadly floods.
Annually Drought Destroys Enough Food to Feed 81 Million People
Drought destroys enough food to feed more than 80 million people a year. Such are the conclusions of a World Bank report released by Reuters.
Serbia: Damage to crops from drought to exceed USD 1bn
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The drought has reduced agricultural output by about 20 percent compared to the average annual yield, and by 30 percent compared to the previous, record year.
That is why the lost value exceeds a billion dollars, says Milan Prostran, an agriculture expert.
Damage to crops from drought to exceed USD 1bn - expert
The drought has reduced agricultural output by about 20 percent compared to the average annual yield, and by 30 percent compared to the previous, record year.
That is why the lost value exceeds a billion dollars, says Milan Prostran, an agriculture expert.
Turkey might face drought in 2020 or 2021, says water affairs minister
Turkey might suffer a drought in 2020 or 2021, as the country experiences droughts almost every seven years, Forestry and Water Affairs Minister Veysel Eroğlu said on Aug. 7.
150,000 People in Europe will Die Because of Climate Change
Deaths in Europe caused by climate change will increase drastically, according to a study commissioned by the European Commission of Climatologists and Meteorologists, reports SEGA.