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Brazil wildfires: Fires surge 980%, extreme drought expected

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Wildfires in Brazil are expanding in the world’s largest tropical wetland that’s been hit hard by drought. Satellite data shows a 980% increase in fires in the Pantanal this year. That’s the highest number since 2020 – that was the worst year on record. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew is in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for more. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Brazil #BrazilWildfires #Pantanal #PantanalFire #BrazilDrought #BrazilFloods #Environment #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #SouthAmerica #LatinAmerica

Brazil floods: Governor warns of historic disaster in south

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At least 10 people have been killed and dozens are missing after flooding in southern Brazil. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has pledged federal help, in response to an appeal from the state governor. He blames the disaster on climate change and is due to visit the worst-hit area. Al Jazeera’s Cara Legg reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Brazil #BrazilFloods #Environment #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #SouthAmerica #LatinAmerica

Colorado River crisis: Drought causes low water levels

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After 23 years of severe drought, the Colorado River and its reservoirs have dwindled to alarmingly low levels. If they dry up even further, it could cut hydroelectric generation and water supplies over a vast area. Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds reports from Los Angeles, the United States. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Colorado River #US #Drought

UN chief sounds alarm on Somalia’s ‘massive’ need for aid

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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is in Somalia for what his office has described as a ‘visit of solidarity’ during the Muslim month of Ramadan. He says the international community has failed to help the country, as it faces its worst drought in decades. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Baidoa, Somalia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Somalia #UnitedNations

UN agrees on role for Int’l Court of Justice in climate change

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The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution proposed by the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu to seek an opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on what legal obligations nations are under to protect climate systems and people affected by climate change. Co-sponsored by 132 countries at the UN, the resolution was adopted on Wednesday by a consensus. The UN is now empowered to seek the ICJ’s opinion on what countries’ legal obligations are to protect current and future generations from climate change. The court’s opinion will be non-binding but could help in future climate negotiations and lawsuits. Al Jazeera’s James Bays reports from the United […]

East Africa drought threatens millions with starvation: Aid group

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The Horn of Africa and East Africa are experiencing the longest droughts in 40 years. Millions of people are at risk of starvation. Together with high prices, the conditions are limiting farmers’ efforts to grow crops, raise livestock and buy food. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Turkana in northwest Kenya. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Africa #EastAfrica #Drought #Starvation #Farmers #Aid

Europe’s drought exposes WWII ships, bombs and prehistoric stones

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Archaeologists have been delighted by the emergence of a prehistoric stone circle dubbed the ‘Spanish Stonehenge’. Text: Weeks of drought have uncovered long-submerged archaeological relics around the world. They include ancient Buddhist statues in China and a rock formation known as the Spanish Stonehenge. Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby has more. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Europe #Drought Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Extreme drought conditions persist in northern Mexico

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Extreme dry weather is causing problems in Mexico’s northern states, where millions of people are running out of water and are relying on water tankers. Water levels in the region’s reservoirs and dams have also dropped to critical levels. Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Mexico City, Mexico. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Drought #Mexico #Dry #Climate #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #Water

China’s heatwave: “This is really serious”

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An estimated 66 rivers across 34 counties in southwestern region of Chongqing have dried up. China has issued its first national drought alert of the year as authorities battle forest fires and mobilise specialist teams to protect crops from scorching temperatures across the Yangtze River basin. The former UN Environment Executive Director and the President of the Green Belt and Road Institute, Erik Solheim speaks to Al Jazeera about China’s heatwave and drought. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #China #ClimateChange #Climate #GlobalWarming #Chongqing #Heatwave #Drought

China issues first national drought alert as heatwave persists

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An estimated 66 rivers across 34 counties in southwestern region of Chongqing have dried up, China state media reports. Parts of China are in the grips of a record-breaking heatwave that’s lasted more than two months, the longest since record began. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Chongqing, China. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #AlJazeera #China #Heatwave #Drought #Rivers #Lakes #ClimateChange #Climate #GlobalWarming