# drought (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 21 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover drought. Page: Feed: --- ## [Man tracks down siblings who sent him Christmas present as he fled war 33 years ago](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3w08px9v6do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Dalibor Sentic was 10 when in the early 1990s his family fled Croatia for Sweden. ## [Desperation Mounts in Indiana After 10 Days Without Power](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/us/gary-indiana-power-outage.html) _2026-08-21 · Julie Bosman and Robert Chiarito · NYT \> Weather_ Floods from powerful thunderstorms devastated Gary, a city where a third of residents live below the poverty line. Full power restoration isn’t expected until next week. ## [People who want to live on this almost-empty estate aren't allowed to buy the homes](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y4j92rv24o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ The rules have sparked anger, with one estate agent saying there has been no viewings for 18 months. ## [U.S. Cuts Colorado River Water for Arizona, California and Nevada](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/climate/colorado-river-water-cuts-drought.html) _2026-08-21 · Scott Dance · NYT \> Science_ Arizona’s share of the river will shrink by a third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and raising pressure on agriculture. ## [The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/21/colorado-river-water-crisis-plan) _2026-08-21 · Gabrielle Canon · Climate crisis | The Guardian_ The 10-year blueprint mandates water cuts of up to 40% for California, Arizona and Nevada It’s official: after years of tense negotiations and missed deadlines, there is finally a plan to govern the future of the imperiled Colorado River - or at least the makings of one. With the previous framework set to expire in October, the US Bureau of Reclamation publicly released its proposal for a new plan… ## [33m tons of toxic seaweed clogs Caribbean beaches – video](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2026/aug/21/33m-tons-of-toxic-seaweed-clogs-caribbean-beaches-video) _2026-08-21 · Climate crisis | The Guardian_ A record amount of sargassum has piled up along coastlines of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Sargassum is a brown seaweed that causes lower oxygen levels and foul-smelling gases when it decomposes on beaches. Researchers and marine scientists have warned that the algae build-up starves underwater plant life of sunlight, affects human health and can leak arsenic into sand Continue reading... ## [Swiss Tourist Sentenced to Prison After Violating ‘Day of Silence’ in Bali](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/travel/bali-swiss-tourist-nyepi.html) _2026-08-21 · Ryley Ober · NYT \> Travel_ The 26-year-old received a yearlong sentence from a court on the Indonesian resort island after he flouted a sacred Hindu ritual and insulted it on Instagram. ## [Pryder am brinder brechlyn y tafod glas wedi i achosion 'ffrwydro'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/erthyglau/cdew81z7ypjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Yn ôl Undeb Amaethwyr Cymru, mae nifer yr achosion wedi "ffrwydro" ym Mhrydain yn yr wythnosau diwethaf. ## [Holland helps Leics fight back against Glamorgan](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c4gjnk1n0yvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Leicestershire skipper Ian Holland takes a season's best 4-30 to help the Foxes fight back against Glamorgan. ## [Dog warning as suspected palm oil washes up on beach](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0km61yeeero?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Palm oil can be toxic to dogs who may be attracted to its smell. ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4HRbJUh8O8Am) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Six men deny child abuse and rape charges](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24meg17rqzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Nine men appeared in court on Friday, three of whom have yet to plead. ## [U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Responds to Latest on Beef Prices](https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/08/21/u-s-cattlemens-association-responds-to-latest-on-beef-prices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=u-s-cattlemens-association-responds-to-latest-on-beef-prices) _2026-08-21 · wpengine · Oklahoma Farm Report_ United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) is responding to President Trump’s latest social media post concerning upcoming trade actions to address US beef prices. According to the post, the Administration has decided to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef into the United States tariff‑free over the next 90 days—a move USCA warns would … Continue reading The post U.S. Cattlemen’s… ## [Britain’s railway prepares for more extreme weather as intense El Niño develops](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/21/britains-railway-prepares-for-more-extreme-weather-as-intense-el-nino-develops) _2026-08-21 · Priya Bharadia · Climate crisis | The Guardian_ Experts say more must be done to adapt to changing climate, after two trains derailed within 24 hours during a recent heatwave Railway companies are racing to prepare for another brutal summer next year, as a developing El Niño could see 2027 break more heat-related records. Britain’s railway system has already been under stress from extreme heat this summer, with several operators reducing… ## [U.S. Trade Policy Update: What Current Tariff Actions Mean for U.S. Wheat Customers](https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/08/21/u-s-trade-policy-update-what-current-tariff-actions-mean-for-u-s-wheat-customers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=u-s-trade-policy-update-what-current-tariff-actions-mean-for-u-s-wheat-customers) _2026-08-21 · wpengine · Oklahoma Farm Report_ By Dalton Henry, USW Vice President of Policy and Communications At the recent Latin American and Caribbean Buyers Conference, the U.S. trade policy presentation focused the use of tariffs and demonstrated how the trade deficit has been invoked as a political messaging point by every U.S. president for the last 50 years. That 50-year timing … Continue reading The post U.S. Trade Policy Update:… ## [‘Off the charts’ El Niño is already the strongest since records began](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2586031-off-the-charts-el-nino-is-already-the-strongest-since-records-began/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) _2026-08-21 · Michael Le Page · New Scientist_ Renowned climate scientist James Hansen says the developing super El Niño has already "blown past" previous events with months to go before it peaks ## [Le Court takes Tour green jersey with Great Orme stage win](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/c4gxnv8zgj1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Kim Le Court of Mauritius wins stage three of the Lloyd's Tour of Britain Women to the Great Orme to move into the overall leader's green jersey. ## [High court allows rugby brain injury case to go on](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c70g2n4w49lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ The cases of hundreds of players in rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal battle allowed to continue after High Court ruling. ## [Surprises from field tours and announcement of beef imports shake markets Friday](https://www.agweek.com/business/markets/surprises-from-field-tours-and-announcement-of-beef-imports-shake-markets-friday) _2026-08-21 · Michael Johnson · Agweek | Agriculture news in North Dakota Minnesota South Dakota Iowa_ Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management talk about plans to import more beef and how the Pro Farmer Tour shows lower expectations on the Agweek Market Wrap. ## [Alun Wyn Jones yn dychwelyd i'r Gweilch ond nid fel chwaraewr](https://www.bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/erthyglau/cp3rv2dn96do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Mae'r Gweilch wedi cadarnhau y bydd cyn-gapten Cymru, Alun Wyn Jones yn dychwelyd fel aelod o staff ar ôl cael ei benodi'n gyfarwyddwr. ## [Greenland meltwater is intensifying European heatwaves](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2585659-greenland-meltwater-is-intensifying-european-heatwaves/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) _2026-08-21 · Alec Luhn · New Scientist_ The cooling of the North Atlantic is creating waviness in the jet stream and high-pressure ridging over Europe, a study finds ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qewNvoe45Tld) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [Historically Strong El Niño Could Bring Cool, Wet Relief to Oklahoma by Winter](https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/08/21/historically-strong-el-nino-could-bring-cool-wet-relief-to-oklahoma-by-winter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=historically-strong-el-nino-could-bring-cool-wet-relief-to-oklahoma-by-winter) _2026-08-21 · wpengine · Oklahoma Farm Report_ Oklahoma producers and residents weary of persistent summer heat and dry conditions may soon see a significant shift in regional weather patterns. Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus reports that a strengthening, potentially historic El Niño in the equatorial Pacific could bring cooler temperatures and increased moisture to the state as the region transitions into late … Continue reading The… ## [NCBA Statement on President Trump’s Truth Social Post](https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/08/21/ncba-statement-on-president-trumps-truth-social-post/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ncba-statement-on-president-trumps-truth-social-post) _2026-08-21 · wpengine · Oklahoma Farm Report_ Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Chief Executive Officer Colin Woodall issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s post regarding beef imports: “NCBA is disappointed by the President’s statement. While America’s cattle producers share the goal of keeping groceries affordable for consumers, flooding the market with government-subsidized, below-market beef is… ## [USDA Undersecretary Luke Lindberg discusses the status of USMCA](https://www.agweek.com/news/policy/usda-undersecretary-luke-lindberg-discusses-the-status-of-usmca) _2026-08-21 · Ariana Schumacher · Agweek | Agriculture news in North Dakota Minnesota South Dakota Iowa_ Luke Lindberg, undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the USDA, said there have been productive trade talks with Mexico, but it's more complicated with Canada. ## [Wales great Jones returns to Ospreys as a director](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cp870222y26o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Ospreys confirm former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season. ## [Should school holidays change to cope with extreme heat?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/clyqd9x07q0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Could changing the school holidays give pupils and teachers a break in largely unconditioned buildings? ## [Nigeria Now Open to a Wide Range of U.S. Red Meat Products](https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/08/21/nigeria-now-open-to-a-wide-range-of-u-s-red-meat-products/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigeria-now-open-to-a-wide-range-of-u-s-red-meat-products) _2026-08-21 · KC Sheperd · Oklahoma Farm Report_ In a significant market access win for U.S. agriculture, Nigeria is now open to a wide range of U.S. beef and pork products. While Nigeria previously accepted only a limited number of processed meat items, the USDA Export Library now states that U.S. red meat products can be exported to Nigeria unless they are specifically exclud Nigeria … Continue reading The post Nigeria Now Open to a Wide Range… ## [US, Canada work to wrap up trade deal ahead of looming deadline](https://www.economylens.com/us-canada-try-to-wrap-up-trade-deal-before-latest-trump-deadline/) _2026-08-21 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ Washington (United States) (AFP) - The United States and Canada were back at the negotiating table Friday, with the clock ticking down to a midnight deadline when punishing new US tariffs kick in. In the latest salvo amid months of trade hostility, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose new 50-percent duties on a range of Canadian products by Wednesday ## [Burns improve more rapidly after treatment with fish skin](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2586000-burns-heal-more-rapidly-after-treatment-with-fish-skin/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) _2026-08-21 · Alexandra Thompson · New Scientist_ Severe burns are often treated with synthetic products ahead of skin graft surgery, but there is evidence that a product made from minimally processed cod skin is more effective ## [USDA Webinar – Empowering Healthy Minds and Strong Communities](https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/08/21/usda-webinar-empowering-healthy-minds-and-strong-communities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=usda-webinar-empowering-healthy-minds-and-strong-communities) _2026-08-21 · wpengine · Oklahoma Farm Report_ Join the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) on Tuesday, August 25, from 2-3 p.m. ET for a webinar highlighting USDA initiatives focused on brain health and the well‑being of families, youth, and communities. The session will feature remarks from Dr. Daniel Amen, USDA and Department of Education leadership, Never Surrender USA, and updates … Continue reading The post USDA Webinar –… ## [U.S. Citizen Who Deleted Phone’s Data Says His Prosecution Puts Privacy at Risk](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/us/politics/samuel-tunick-deleted-phone-felony.html) _2026-08-21 · Adeel Hassan · NYT \> Travel_ Samuel Tunick, who faces a felony charge for deleting his phone’s data during an airport customs search, called the government’s peering into people’s private lives “creepy.” ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wZpw8iOMb8jD) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Superior Livestock Video – Labor Day Classic – 9/2 – 9/3, 2026](https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/08/21/superior-livestock-video-labor-day-classic-9-2-and-9-3-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=superior-livestock-video-labor-day-classic-9-2-and-9-3-2026) _2026-08-21 · Pam Arterburn · Oklahoma Farm Report_ BROADCAST LIVE FROM THESUPERIOR LIVESTOCK OFFICE & STUDIO3320 E IH 20HUDSON OAKS, TX 76087 DISH NETWORK – CHANNEL 997www.superiorlivestock.com Big Horn Classic SUPERIOR SUNRISE AT 7:30 A.M. (PT)VIDEO AUCTION AT 8:00 A.M. (PT) IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE ESTIMATED TIME A LOT WILL SELL OR TO PREVIEW THE VIDEO ON A SPECIFIC LOT … Continue reading The post Superior Livestock Video – Labor Day… ## [Fixing park pond would 'impact other services'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyr079ve75o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ The price tag to fix problems at the pond has been projected at more than £100,000. ## [Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cy07x9ne871o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic. ## [Pro Farmer Crop Tour highlights Minnesota as the brightest of Corn Belt](https://www.agweek.com/crops/pro-farmer-crop-tour-highlights-minnesota-as-the-brightest-of-corn-belt) _2026-08-21 · Noah Fish · Agweek | Agriculture news in North Dakota Minnesota South Dakota Iowa_ Minnesota corn yield estimates were nearly 9% above the three-year-average, and the state's soybean pod count led the tour, at over 15% above the average. ## [First ever Fat Marmot Week to kick off in effort to raise money for research](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/21/fat-marmot-week-research-funding) _2026-08-21 · Associated Press · Climate crisis | The Guardian_ Researchers hope contest – similar to Fat Bear Week – starting Monday will be latest wildlife watching craze Monday sees the start of what researchers hope will be the latest wildlife watching craze – Fat Marmot Week. Last winter was tough for marmots living high in the Colorado mountains, where researchers say two-thirds of one population died while hibernating because of insufficient snow cover.… ## [Cattlemen’s Congress Builds for 2027 With More Cattle, Sales and Events](https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/08/21/cattlemens-congress-builds-for-2027-with-more-cattle-sales-and-events/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cattlemens-congress-builds-for-2027-with-more-cattle-sales-and-events) _2026-08-21 · Carli Davenport · Oklahoma Farm Report_ In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Bray Haven, executive vice president of Cattlemen’s Congress, about the success of the 2026 event and preparations already underway for the 2027 show. In a communication from Congress to the beef industry this week- “The 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress once again demonstrated why … Continue reading The post Cattlemen’s Congress… [Listen](https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/BeefBuzz_BrayHavenCattlemensCongress08212026.mp3) ## [Stormy autumn, cold winter - how might El Niño affect the UK weather?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/cd0x17r4j0yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ This year's El Niño is expected to be the strongest in living memory and could lead to a range of impacts of the UK - including a stormy autumn. ## [Trump announces temporary tariff relief on ground beef imports](https://www.economylens.com/trump-announces-temporary-tariff-relief-on-ground-beef-imports/) _2026-08-21 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ Washington (United States) (AFP) - President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States would temporarily allow a greater volume of foreign beef imports, in his latest bid to lower costs for American consumers as midterm elections approach. The US cattle herd has shrunk to its lowest level since the 1950s -- in part due to drought and international competition -- with the diminishing… ## [Bitcoin jumps, stocks bounce as traders weigh US Treasury action](https://www.economylens.com/bitcoin-jumps-stocks-bounce-as-traders-weigh-us-treasury-action/) _2026-08-21 · Natalie Fisher · EconomyLens.com_ London (AFP) - Bitcoin bounced and global stocks clawed back some of their recent losses on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's efforts to push down long-term borrowing costs. Bond yields were steady and oil prices stabilised near recent highs as the United States and Iran remained deadlocked over a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ## [Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff-Free Beef Import Plan, Triggering Cattle Futures Drop](https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/08/21/president-trump-messing-with-beef-market-again/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-trump-messing-with-beef-market-again) _2026-08-21 · Ron Hays · Oklahoma Farm Report_ In a social media post on Friday, August 21st- President Trump is taking another run at trying to lower hamburger prices for consumers. President Donald Trump posted an announcement stating that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of product intended for ground beef to enter the country over the next 90 days … Continue reading The post Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff-Free Beef Import Plan,… ## [Services Rescind ESA Definition of “Harm,” Face Lawsuits](https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/08/21/services-rescind-esa-definition-of-harm-face-lawsuits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=services-rescind-esa-definition-of-harm-face-lawsuits) _2026-08-21 · wpengine · Oklahoma Farm Report_ Brigit Rollins with the National Agricultural Law Center writes that In mid-July, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) together with the National Marine Fisheries Service (“NMFS”) (collectively, “the Services”) finalized a rule to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”). The term is part of the ESA’s overall prohibition on … Continue… ## [Heatwave 2026: a look around Brixton’s smaller, once-green spaces](https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/08/heatwave-2026-a-look-around-brixtons-smaller-once-green-spaces/) _2026-08-21 · mike urban · (untitled)_ Wrapping up our coverage of what we hope will be the last heatwave of 2026 is this short series of photos taken around Brixton’s smaller green spaces. Above can be … ## [Do You Need Flood Insurance? What to Know Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/your-money/flood-insurance-hurricane-season.html) _2026-08-21 · Ann Carrns · NYT \> Weather_ No hurricane-strength storms have formed yet this year in the Atlantic basin, but the limiting activity isn’t certain to continue. ## [Super El Niño could lead to mega CO2 emissions from fires in Indonesia](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2585948-super-el-nino-could-lead-to-mega-co2-emissions-from-indonesian-fires/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) _2026-08-21 · Michael Le Page · New Scientist_ Intense fires are already burning in Indonesia, and there could be much worse to come as the Super El Niño ramps up ## [Stocks tread cautiously as traders weigh US Treasury action](https://www.economylens.com/stocks-tread-cautiously-as-traders-weigh-us-treasury-action/) _2026-08-21 · Emma Reilly · EconomyLens.com_ London (AFP) - Global stock markets traded cautiously on Friday as investors assessed the US Treasury's effort to push down long-term borrowing costs, which spiked this week. Oil prices held onto the week's gains as the United States and Iran remained deadlocked over a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ## [Inside the Piceance-East Douglas wild horse gather: A fight over horses, habitat and Western lands](https://www.craigdailypress.com/news/inside-the-piceance-east-douglas-wild-horse-gather-a-fight-over-horses-habitat-and-western-lands/) _2026-08-21 · Julia Coccaro Follow jcoccaro@steamboatpilot.com · Craig Press_ A helicopter buzzes over the trees near an oil refinery in Northwest Colorado’s Piceance Basin, veering strategically around power lines toward a small band of wild horses as it seeks to drive as many as... ## [England’s Ancient Trees Are Dying in the Heat](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/world/europe/oak-trees-heat-wave-england.html) _2026-08-21 · Claire Moses · NYT \> Weather_ Extreme temperatures and drought are adding to the stress on oak trees that have lived for hundreds of years and play a key role in the national imagination. ## [El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office](https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/c3ekg93vjz9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record. ## [Tornadoes Hit New York and Delaware](https://www.nytimes.com/video/nyregion/100000011105347/tornado-storm-new-york-delaware.html) _2026-08-21 · Julie Yoon · NYT \> Weather_ Tornadoes struck New York and Delaware on Thursday, as severe weather drenched parts of the Mid-Atlantic. ## [The wheat is there. Can the Black Sea move it?](https://www.agweek.com/business/markets/the-wheat-is-there-can-the-black-sea-move-it) _2026-08-21 · Allison Thompson · Agweek | Agriculture news in North Dakota Minnesota South Dakota Iowa_ Russia and Ukraine have wheat, Allison Thompson of The Money Farm says. The growing question is whether they can move it to world buyers.