The human caused climate disaster is hitting around the globe. Here some of the latest news agency headlines:
Drought declared across half of England after hot, dry weather. July has seen just 7% of its long-term average rainfall so far, falling to 1% in parts of southern England. Reuters
Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris. Associated Press
Deadly flooding in West Virginia finds prevention plans unaddressed. Associated Press
Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe. Associated Press
Low Danube river levels force Romania to shut down both of its nuclear power reactors. Romanian Danube levels at decades-low levels. Reuters
Mammoth remains revealed in Bulgaria after Danube water levels hit record low. Reuters
The Mediterranean’s warming waters are drawing hundreds of invasive species. Associated Press
Japan’s earthquake leaves communities thirsting for water and relief from heat. Many households lack running water or power after Tuesday’s 7.1-magnitude quake. Reuters.
