Lake Powell hits record low, deepening Colorado River crisis
Lake Powell's water level has dropped to a record low, intensifying concerns over the Colorado River's ability to supply water and power to the region.
Environment & Ecology
Belgian Farmers Join Firefighters in Battle Against High Fens Wildfire
Farmers and firefighters are battling a large wildfire in Belgium's High Fens, forcing evacuations amid severe drought.
Hungary races to build Danube barrier to save Paks nuclear plant
Hungary is building a riverbed sill and sinking barges in the Danube to keep the Paks nuclear plant's cooling pumps operational amid record drought.
UK announces £65 million package for drought-hit farmers
UK PM Burnham authorises £65 million in extra funding for farmers amid record drought and a poor cereal harvest.
Historic Airlift to Move 30 Big Cats From Argentina to Sanctuaries Abroad
Four Paws is relocating 30 big cats from a former Argentine zoo to sanctuaries in South Africa and the US in its largest-ever rescue mission.
Paris heatwave drives workers and tourists into city parks for shade
Parisians and visitors flock to parks as a fifth heatwave pushes temperatures to 39°C, seeking shade and relief.
Romania PM urges energy overhaul as drought forces second reactor shutdown
Romania's PM calls for serious energy investment after drought forces a second Cernavodă reactor shutdown.
Peru Navy Raids Illegal Gold Mines as Amazon Destruction Spreads
Peruvian forces intensify raids on illegal gold mines in the Amazon, destroying equipment to halt deforestation and mercury contamination.
Hungary to Sink Barges in Danube to Keep Paks Nuclear Plant Cooled
Hungary will sink two barges in the Danube to raise water levels and maintain cooling at the Paks nuclear plant, which is running at reduced capacity.
US Heat Wave: 97 Million Under Advisories as Schools Reopen
A late-summer heat wave affects 97 million Americans, with dangerous temperatures forecast through Wednesday and schools taking precautions.
EU maize harvest set for multi-decade low as drought hits France and Germany
Persistent drought and heat across Europe could push the EU maize harvest to its lowest in decades, with France facing its smallest crop since 1976.
Zhejiang Mudslide Kills One as Typhoon Remnants Lash Eastern China
A mudslide in Zhejiang killed one and left three missing. Typhoon Dolphin's remnants are set to bring more rain to eastern and southern China.
South Africa's Top Court Halts Shell Exploration Off Wild Coast
South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled Shell cannot explore for oil off the Wild Coast, ending a long legal fight.
New Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 525 in Southwest France
A new wildfire in France's Landes region forced 525 evacuations and has burned 1,100 hectares, officials said Friday.
Romania's Q2 GDP Shrinks Less Than Feared, But Risks Mount
Romania's economy contracted 0.4% year-on-year in Q2, beating forecasts, but drought and political instability threaten H2 growth.
French maize harvest forecast slashed to lowest since 1970s
French grain maize production may fall to 7-8 million tonnes, the lowest in decades, as heat and drought take a heavy toll.
Persistent Drought Parches Central Europe, Threatening Farms and Beer
A severe drought across Central Europe is drying up farmland and threatening beer production, forcing farmers and brewers to adapt.
Wind-Driven Wildfire Threatens Homes and Monastery in Montenegro's Ulcinj
A wildfire fueled by strong winds is threatening the Montenegrin town of Ulcinj, endangering homes, a monastery, and olive groves.
Oman oil spill from shadow-fleet tanker reaches protected island shore
Oil from a sanctioned Russian shadow-fleet tanker grounded off Oman has reached the shore of a marine protected area, complicating cleanup.
Ancient Roman bridge emerges from drought-stricken Tiber in Rome
A drought in Rome has exposed the ruins of an ancient bridge, traditionally linked to Emperor Nero, from the Tiber river.