A disaster unfolds in slow motion after an explosion destroyed the dam at the Kakhovka Reservoir, emptying its waters and threatening livelihoods and crucial industries.
Tag: Agriculture and Farming
Official in India Drains Part of Reservoir to Retrieve Phone
Rajesh Vishwas, a food inspector, used a diesel pump to empty part of a reservoir where he had lost his smartphone.
Deal Is Reached to Keep Colorado River From Going Dry, for Now
The agreement on cuts, aided by a wet winter and $1.2 billion in federal payments, expires at the end of 2026.
Floods in Northern Italy Kill at Least 14
At least 14 people died and thousands were left homeless after some areas received half their annual rainfall in 36 hours in a region that had only recently finished rebuilding after a 2012 earthquake.
How Ana Ros, One of the World’s Best Chefs, Put Slovenia on the Culinary Map
Ana Ros broke through the boys’ club of fine dining, earning Hisa Franko in Slovenia two Michelin stars and a spot on the list of the world’s best restaurants.
If You Don’t Use Your Land, These Marxists May Take It
The Landless Workers Movement organizes Brazil’s poor to take land from the rich. It is perhaps the largest — and most polarizing — social movement in Latin America.
E.U. Extends Tariff Waiver for Ukrainian Grain, Despite Some Protests
The bloc will provide more than $100 million to farmers in eastern countries where tariff-free Ukrainian grain produced a supply glut and plunging prices.
Spain Bakes in Summer-Like Heat, and Worries About What Comes Next
The April temperatures, over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, come on top of a long-running drought that has depleted reservoirs and dried up fields.
EU Extends Tariff-Free Ukraine Grain Policy, Despite Protests
Five countries whose farmers have been hurt by the policy, including Poland, will get carve-outs and compensation, under an agreement reached Friday.
A More Climate-Resistant Coffee Rises in Africa
As global warming threatens the two main varieties, coffee growers in Uganda are betting on a type that can stand up to heat, drought and pests.