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Mayor Eric Adams says NYC now under drought warning for first time in 22 years
This is the first time the city has seen a drought warning since January 2002.
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Even higher fire danger on the way into this weekend
After a relative break in the fire weather conditions, the sunshine and breezy conditions return Friday. The high fire danger may be the highest in recorded history into this weekend.
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Spain Flash Floods: Schools Suspended In Malaga, Valencia And Some Areas Of Catalonia
People in Spain brace for fresh storms and heavy rains just two weeks after flash floods wreaked havoc in Spain's Valencia and other parts, claiming over 200 lives. Watch in for more details!
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FDNY responds to Inwood brushfire that sent smoke into the Bronx
Residents in the area of Kingsbridge, Marble Hill and University Heights may see and smell the heavy smoke nearby.
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Drought warning issued for New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy and the state Department of Environmental Protection have declared drought warning in effect for New Jersey. News 12's Jim Murdoch shares the details.
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Gov. Murphy issues drought warning for all of New Jersey due to lack of rain
This is just one step below the highest level of drought action.
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Rockland County officials encourage water conservation amid drought watch
The county says it is continuing to monitor water levels, adding water usage has been low but conservation is still being encouraged to preserve drinking water and to have enough water for firefighters.
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Yonkers officials encourage residents to conserve water during drought
These dry conditions are affecting people across the Hudson Valley. Officials say there is no cause for concern about water access right now, but they're encouraging residents to conserve it and be more careful.
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Officials consider putting New Jersey into a drought warning after weeks without significant rain
An emergency meeting held on Tuesday brought together state climate experts and members of the Department of Environmental Protection.
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Rainy morning before mostly sunny skies return to Long Island
Long Island will see morning rain followed by mostly clear skies today
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Are you experiencing ‘weather confusion?’ Here’s why.
The main cause, climate expert John Dilyard tells News 12 is dryness.
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Mostly sunny, breezy Monday for Brooklyn
Brooklyn will see mostly sunny skies, breezy conditions with mild temperatures on Monday.
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Cool, dry and windy weather enhances risk of fires spread in the Bronx
After record-shattering warmth Wednesday, much cooler weather is arriving alongside some of the most-hazardous fire conditions in years.
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2024 ‘virtually certain’ to be warmest year on record
Scientists warn that this year could end 1.5 C hotter than pre-industrial times, surpassing the current record of 1.48 C set just last year. Some experts now fear Donald Trump’s less-than-friendly stance on climate change could make the...
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Sunny skies and cooler temps as New Jersey reaches day 34 of no rain
New Jersey will have a sunny day with highs in the 60s.
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Drought in Yorkshire - Lindley Wood reservoir near Otley at low level
Lindley Wood reservoir near Otley at low level on the day the Environment Agency declared a drought in Yorkshire.
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Stock footage of Ardsley Reservoir
Stock footage of Ardsley reservoir near Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
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Environment Agency announces Yorkshire is now in gdought
Footage of Baitings Reservoir me Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, at low level. Yorkshire is now in drought following one of the driest springs on record, the Environment Agency has announced.
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2024 set to be hottest year on record as temperatures breach 1.5C threshold
This year is on track to be the hottest on record, the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation said as it issued a “red alert” over climate change. The WMO said the global average temperature for January to September 2024 was 1.54C above...
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Truth Be Told: No evidence of California water policies making wildfires worse
President-elect Donald Trump blames Gov. Gavin Newsom for keeping water from southern California to protect a small fish. But that's not an accurate portrayal of the situation. (Scripps News)
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Chibesakunda: Drought Fueling Zambia's Inflation
Zambia's Central Bank has started a Stability and Resilience Facility to safeguard the financial sector in the wake of the country's worst drought in more than a century. Meanwhile the country's inflation has accelerated to a 3 year...
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PE-Backed Zanaco Focusing on Funding Solar Projects, CEO Says
Zambia has to import fuel to cover its electricity deficit, which is stoking local inflation, Zanaco CEO Mukwandi Chibesakunda tells Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja. In turn the company is funding solar initiatives across the country.
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Africa Turns to Insurance as Climate Aid Falls Short
African countries are buying parametric coverage to help with disaster recovery. But it doesn't always pay out and it's no substitute for climate compensation from the rich world. Africa loses up to 15% of its gross domestic product...
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Zimbabwe to Grow at 6% as Economy Recovers From Drought
Zimbabwe's gross domestic product is expected to expand 6% in 2025, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said in a budget presentation on Thursday. The government expects economic growth to rebound strongly next year as the nation recovers from...