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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

'Very difficult night'; Netanyahu says Israel will continue attacking after more than 90 injured in attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country will continue its attacks following a night of missile strikes that left over 90 injured in southern Israel.

Mar 21 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saint Joseph's Day: Understand the relationship of the date with expectations of good rains in the Potiguar backcountry

In Brazil, the Day of Saint Joseph is celebrated by communities in the Potiguar backcountry, symbolizing hopes for upcoming rainfall in the arid regions.

Mar 19 • 13:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

China planted trees in a desert: From biological void to carbon sink?

A Chinese ecological project has begun planting trees around the Taklamakan Desert, showing promising signs of carbon capture in this arid region.

Mar 19 • 00:53 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Camel Meat, a Growing Market in West Africa

Camel meat is increasingly popular in arid and semi-arid regions of West Africa, showing significant market growth despite a small overall global herd.

Mar 17 • 23:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Don't be fooled by the recent rains: Spain is becoming an increasingly dry country

Despite recent wet weather, Spain is facing a trend of increasing aridity, with 12% of the Peninsula and Balearic Islands and 16% of the Canary Islands shifting to a more arid climate since 1961.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya Faces Severe Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Crisis Across ASAL Counties

Kenya is undergoing a critical food insecurity and malnutrition crisis, especially affecting its Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) regions where millions require urgent assistance.

Mar 13 • 05:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Can Water Become a Weapon of War in the Middle East?

Bahrain accused Iran of damaging a desalination plant in a drone attack, raising concerns about water security in the arid Gulf region.

Mar 12 • 21:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Wonders of Creation: The Driest Deserts in the World are Full of Life

A recent study reveals that the Atacama Desert in Chile harbors a diverse and abundant population of microscopic nematodes, challenging previous assumptions about life in extreme arid conditions.

Mar 11 • 08:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Incredible sight: A stunning natural wonder in Death Valley

After ample rain in the past seasons, Death Valley is experiencing an extraordinary bloom of wildflowers, transforming the typically arid landscape into a vibrant spectacle.

Mar 10 • 09:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

“The Real Strategic Resource of the Middle East”: What Lies Behind the Alarm from the CIA

The CIA warns that the most crucial resource in the Middle East is not oil or gas, but rather freshwater, which poses significant national security challenges in a predominantly arid region.

Mar 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Transgrancanaria, the miniature continent of contrasting trails: a cold kit for the ultra and the torrid heat of Maspalomas

The Transgrancanaria ultra trail race showcases the diverse climates of Gran Canaria, ranging from desert to snow, as participants traverse the island's lush northern areas and arid southern regions.

Mar 6 • 09:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Farmers Build a Natural Lake on an Arid Farm in Oregon and Begin to Restore the Water Cycle in Less Than Six Months: The Strategic Reservoir Rehydrates the Soil, Supplies the Property, and Accelerates Ecosystem Recovery in One of the Driest Regions of the United States

Farmers in Oregon created a natural lake on an arid farm that has begun restoring the water cycle while improving soil hydration and boosting local ecosystems within six months.

Mar 2 • 21:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Australia kills thousands of wild donkeys, but later discovers they can save the desert, create water, restore soil, and protect farms

Australia's approach to wild donkeys has shifted, recognizing their potential benefits in restoring arid land.

Mar 1 • 08:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Study points to the possibility of transposing the São Francisco River to cities in the semi-arid region of Piauí

A study indicates that the São Francisco River could be transposed to provide water to semi-arid cities in Piauí, benefiting around 600,000 residents.

Feb 25 • 18:55 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Drought in Kenya spreads beyond arid north

Recent drought conditions in Kenya are extending beyond traditionally arid regions, affecting several counties that are usually less prone to such weather patterns.

Feb 7 • 07:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Northeast 'mountain climber' is 100% Brazilian: meet the mocó

The mocó, a rodent endemic to Brazil, thrives in the rocky landscapes of the northeastern semi-arid region, including several Brazilian states.

Feb 4 • 14:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

"Green Gold": The Gutiérrez Family Planted Pistachios Where No One Imagined and the Area is a Resounding Success

The Gutiérrez family took on the challenge of planting pistachios in an arid region of La Pampa, and after four years, their efforts have turned into a successful venture.

Feb 4 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The inland sea that changed the life of this region of Extremadura and is now one of its most surprising landscapes

The article discusses how a transformation in the landscape of La Serena and La Siberia in Badajoz, Extremadura, shifted from arid plains to a life centered around dryland agriculture and sheep farming, improving local conditions and economy.

Jan 10 • 07:59 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Portello: In Lanzarote, the vines had to adapt to the lack of water. Grapes are grown in volcanic ash

The article discusses how grapevines on Lanzarote have adapted to the island's arid conditions by growing in volcanic ash.

Dec 27 • 21:32 UTC

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