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Wet Regions to Become Wetter, Dry Regions Face More Drought: NASA Study
8 May 2013 - 08:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — A new study by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), released May 3, has found for the first time that increasing carbon dioxide concentrations will likely affect areas wit
Israeli Officials Prepare for Drought
7 May 2013 - 10:30 by Local Press Report
JERUSALEM (China.org.cn) — Israel's Water Authority said Monday a severe drought is expected to inflict Israel by 2015 and is forecast as the harshest drought to impact this dry country in recent decades, said a statemen
China's Vice Premier Calls for Drought Measures in Southwest
15 Apr 2013 - 10:24 by Local Press Report
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Vice Premier Wang Yang has called for increased efforts to ensure basic water supplies in southwest China's drought-plagued Yunnan Province. During a three-day visit to the province from Fri
Chinese Government Announces $294 Million for Drought-Hit Agriculture
12 Apr 2013 - 09:42 by Local Press Report
BEIJING (Global Times ) — The Chinese government has alloted a total of $239.6 million USD to drought-hit areas to aid their agriculture production, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday. The funds will go to the pr
Chinese Drought Expected Through May
4 Apr 2013 - 09:34 by Local Press Report
BEIJING (China Daily) — The severe drought in parts of northwestern and southwestern China is likely to continue into May because of the hot, dry weather, authorities said. Higher temperatures and low rainfall are
Jamaican Farmers Urged to Use Irrigation Systems
1 Apr 2013 - 09:17 by Local Press Report
KINGSTON (Go-Jamaica) — Farmers have been urged to irrigate their crops using the National Irrigation Commission’s (NIC) water systems instead of the National Water Commission’s (NWC) resources in light of the prevailing
Drought Increasing in Jamaica; Government Looking for Remedies
4 Mar 2013 - 09:05 by Local Press Report
KINGSTON (Jamaica Information Services) — The Government is looking to see how it can improve assistance to residents in drought stricken parishes. Approximately half the island is now being affected by worsening drought conditions
East Bohemia Region Could Be Hardest Hit by Drought
26 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — The most recent US National Intelligence Council report warns that Central and Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, is one of the regions likely to be threatened by drought in 2030.
Mexico Could Face Drought Crisis in Coming Months
26 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, MEXICO CITY — Mexico could face a crisis due to drought and lack of water supply in the next few months, a Mexican legislator warned last week.
Kazakh Minister Suggests Drought Budget Plan
6 Feb 2013 - 10:09 by Local Press Report
ASTANA (Tengri News) — Kazakhstan Agriculture Minister Assylzhan Mamytbekov is suggesting to annually plan budget expenses in preparation for possible drought, Tengrinews.kz reports. "It is preferable for the govern
Jamaica's Disaster Office Urges Conservation in Face of Dry Period
4 Jan 2013 - 09:27 by Local Press Report
KINGSTON (Jamaica Observer) — Jamaicans are being urged to begin preparations for the dry period, by increasing water storage and conservation measures. The advice from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and
Ancient Mayans Brought Down by Climate Change, Study
9 Nov 2012 - 09:25 by Local Press Report
WASHINGTON DC (Chicago Tribune) — For a clue to the possible impact of climate change on modern society, a study suggests a look back at the end of classic Maya civilization, which disintegrated into famine, war and collapse as a l
Worst Climate Change Predictions the Most Accurate?
9 Nov 2012 - 10:21 by Local Press Report
BOULDER CO (Washington Post) — Climate scientists agree the Earth will be hotter by the end of the century, but their simulations don’t agree on how much.
China to Import Argentinean Corn, Raising Concerns Over Water
17 May 2012 - 09:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Argentina, BUENOS AIRES — Argentina’s Agriculture Ministry has announced that China was opening its border to corn imports from Argentina, although the two sides still have some technicalities on gene varieties to work ou
European Cities Must Invest in Climate Change Adaptation Measures
15 May 2012 - 15:06 by Local Press Report
COPENHAGEN (DI-VE.com) — A report published by the European Environment Agency said that cities need to start investing in adaptation measures using ideas and best practice from around the world. It said that the long
Middle East Most Vulnerable to Climate Change-Induced Drought
13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — The Middle East region is one of the most vulnerable to drought brought on by climate change, said Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute of Columbia University.
Tajikistan Vulnerable to Effects of Global Warming
25 Aug 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan — T ajikistan is highly vulnerable to the effects of global warming, particularly melting glaciers, according to experts.
Tajikistan is the poorest of the former Soviet
Stanford Researchers Developing Sewage Treatment Process
11 Aug 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
CA, PALO ALTO (Stanford University) — Two Stanford University engineers are developing a new sewage treatment process that would increase production of the greenhouse gases — nitrous oxide and methane - that could be used to power the s
Stanford Researchers Developing Sewage Treatment Process
10 Aug 2010 - 20:52 by Local Press Report
CA, PALO ALTO (Stanford University) — Two Stanford University engineers are developing a new sewage treatment process that would increase production of the greenhouse gases — nitrous oxide and methane - that could be used to power the s
Stanford Researchers Developing Sewage Treatment Process
9 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
CA, PALO ALTO (Stanford University) — Two Stanford University engineers are developing a new sewage treatment process that would increase production of the greenhouse gases — nitrous oxide and methane - that could be used to power the s
Stanford Researchers Developing Sewage Treatment Process
9 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
CA, PALO ALTO (Stanford University) — Two Stanford University engineers are developing a new sewage treatment process that would increase production of the greenhouse gases — nitrous oxide and methane - that could be used to power the s
Manila Water Implements Reforestation, Climate Change Measures
19 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report
MANILA (The Philippine Star) — Manila Water Company is working on watershed reforestation and climate change adaptation programs in order to help secure sustainable supply for residents amid El Nino-caused water shortages.
Copenhagen Accord Not Enough to Prevent Water Shortages: Oxfam
17 Feb 2010 - 16:01 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
United Kingdom, OXFORD — The failure of the Copenhagen climate conference to set binding carbon emissions reduction targets could well condemn
Copenhagen Accord Not Enough to Prevent Water Shortages: Oxfam
17 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
United Kingdom, OXFORD — The failure of the Copenhagen climate conference to set binding carbon emissions reduction targets could well condemn
Copenhagen Accord Not Enough to Prevent Water Shortages: Oxfam
15 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
United Kingdom, OXFORD — The failure of the Copenhagen climate conference to set binding carbon emissions reduction targets could well condemn
Copenhagen Accord Not Enough to Prevent Water Shortages: Oxfam
15 Feb 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
United Kingdom, OXFORD — The failure of the Copenhagen climate conference to set binding carbon emissions reduction targets could well condemn
UN Climate Panel Admits Error on Melting of Himalayan Glaciers
1 Feb 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Geneva, switzerland — In a major embarrassment, the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) admitted in late January that its finding that Himalayan glaciers would disappear by 2035
Indonesia's Groundwater at Risk From Global Warming
14 Dec 2009 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Indonesia, JAKARTA — Indonesian experts said global warming is affecting the country's climate, reducing the amount of available groundwater.
The Jakarta Post quoted Hera Hendrayana,
Uruguay Urged to Fight Global Warming's Effects
2 Dec 2009 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (InterPress Service) — Uruguay needs to work with its neighbors to combat the effects of global warming, according to Professor Mario Bide gain of the atmospheric sciences unit at the Faculty Sciences of Uruguay's public
El Nino Weather Could Cause Drought in Northern Vietnam
30 Nov 2009 - 20:59 by Local Press Report
Vietnam, HANOI (VietNam.net) — An El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to develop in the next few months, potentially leading to droughts in northern Vietnam, according to the Center for Meteorological and Climate Research unde
Water's Role in Copenhagen Climate Talks Discussed
11 Nov 2009 - 09:19 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The role that water is to play at the key climate talks in Copenhagen in December was discussed at two separate conferences held recently, with some experts criticizing the lack of climate
Water's Role in Copenhagen Climate Talks Discussed
11 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — T he role that water is to play at the key climate talks in Copenhagen in December was discussed at two separate conferences held recently, with some experts criticizing the lack of climate
Water's Role in Copenhagen Climate Talks Discussed
9 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The role that water is to play at the key climate talks in Copenhagen in December was discussed at two separate conferences held recently, with some experts criticizing the lack of climate
Drought Mitigation Methods Cause Beijing Snow
9 Nov 2009 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — Chinese scientists are claiming cloud seeding techniques developed for drought control contributed towards the earliest snowfall in Beijing since 1987.
Group to Document Climate Change's Impact in Arab Countries
19 Oct 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (Jordan Times) — The Arab Environment Ministers Council will form a team of experts this month to document the impact of climate change on Arab countries, ahead of the UN Climate Chang Conference in Copenhagen in De
Water Scarcity Could Lead to Global Security Problems: IPCC Chair
14 Oct 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Climate change will increase water scarcity and lead to global security concerns, according to Rajendra K. Pachauri, chairman of the International Panel on Climate Change and the
Water Scarcity Could Lead to Global Security Problems: IPCC Chair
14 Oct 2009 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Climate change will increase water scarcity and lead to global security concerns, according to Rajendra K. Pachauri, chairman of the International Panel on Climate Change and the
Water Scarcity Could Lead to Global Security Problems: IPCC Chair
12 Oct 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Climate change will increase water scarcity and lead to global security concerns, according to Rajendra K. Pachauri, chairman of the International Panel on Climate Change and the 2007 Nobel Peace
Warming Sea Temperatures Could Affect Water Supply
21 Sep 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
MANILA, Philippines (GMANews.TV (Philippines)) — Sea temperatures have been rising slowly since June, which could have negative effects on the country's water supply, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Ad
Drought Farmers Selling Wives to Pay Debts During Drought
21 Sep 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
LUCKNOW (Arab News (Saudi Arabia)) — Some farmers affected by severe drought in northern India are selling their wives to repay debts to local loan sharks, according to social activists. Five years of poor crop yields
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