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Washington state governor declares drought emergency
2015-05-16 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Washington state Governor Jay Inslee declared a statewide drought emergency on Friday, saying drought conditions due to a lack of snowpack are some of the worst on record in a region normally known for its drizzly weather. In an announcement in the state capital of Olympia, Inslee said the drought had "deepened dramatically in the past few weeks," with conditions expected to worsen as the hot summer months approach. The emergency declaration will free up funds and water rights to help counties...
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VIDEO: Taiwan's worst drought in 67 years
2015-05-15 04:39:43| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Taiwan is facing its worst drought in 67 years, with the island reservoirs at dangerously low levels - water is rationed and power could be next.
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Comment - Wine - California Drought: An Opportunity, not a Problem?
2015-05-14 13:04:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
Another year, another drought in California. Having recently returned from the state, however, Chris Losh suggests that what looks like a dire situation for the wine industry could actually present an opportunity to those keen on tending vines.
California Resident Poll Expresses Wide Concern Over Drought
2015-05-12 21:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Environmental News Network: A recent Care2 poll has found that slightly over 90 percent of respondents express major concern over the current drought engulfing the state, despite the fact that only 60 percent of respondents consider themselves strong environmentalists. Fewer than 1 percent expressed no concern about the drought. Nearly 75 percent of respondents cited fears about the fate of wildlife. Concern for humans came in second at 71 percent and agriculture at 61 percent. Gov. Jerry Brown failed to include agriculture...
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Southern Africa could face food shortage due to drought: WFP
2015-05-12 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology
The severe drought situation in Southern Africa could lead to a possible food shortage in the region over the next few months.
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