The UK could lose its reputation as a wet country, as climate change and population growth could lead to water shortages within 25 years. Drastic changes to consumption patterns and supply systems are needed.
Due to a prolonged drought in Zambia, maize production could fall from the current 3.6 million tonnes to 1.8-2 million tonnes this crop season if the current dry spell which the nation is experiencing continues.
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Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua, 41, drives a rented tanker truck for more than 50 kilometres at least 4 times a week to bring fresh water to thirsty wild animals at the Tsavo West National Park, Kenya. Zebras, elephants and buffalos wait for him at the water hole. Since November 2016, the farmer brings 12,000 litres of
Come le famiglie di una delle aree più aride del Myanmar coltivano gli ortaggi utilizzando sistemi che usano l’acqua in modo efficiente, risparmiandola. Tra questi c’è anche un progetto di Terres des Hommes Italia.
More than 100 wildfires have been raging in Chile for over a week. 500 firefighters and 1,200 troops are trying to putting out the fires that are devastating the country and led President Michelle Bachelet to declare a state of emergency. “The firefighters are doing all that is humanly possible,” Bachelet told BBC. “But Chile has
Orange peels and avocado skins have been used to create a cheap, natural and super-absorbent material. Kiara Nirghin, 16-year-old South African girl of Indian origin, has developed a polymer made of polysaccharides from food scraps that can hold water more than 100 times their weight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFrdZjIDwAU Combatting drought in South Africa In 2016 South Africa
Siccità, incendi e parassiti stanno decimando le straordinarie foreste della Sierra Nevada ad un ritmo senza precedenti.
Desertification negatively affects the soil and ecosystems, with dire impacts on people due to the increased risk of food insecurity.
Venezuela’s public sector staff will work only on Monday and Tuesday as the country faces an energy crisis. The government of Caracas is implementing such measures in order to deal with electricity shortages. Los funcionarios de Venezuela trabajarán sólo dos días a la semana para ahorrar energía. https://t.co/oQmOBXp75M El socialismo del S.XXI. — Cristina
