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Drought Clobbers the World –
According to SPEI Global Drought Monitor, no continent is spared the ravages of severe drought, except for Antarctica. This is happening at a global
‘We Are in a Climate Emergency’: As Temps Soar, Over 90% of Western US Gripped by Drought
“The West has never seen a drought like this, especially so early in the dry season.”
California, ‘America’s garden,’ is drying out » Yale Climate Connections
Persistent ‘severe’ drought is having widespread negative impacts on California and other western states.
Source: California, ‘America’s garden,’ is drying out » Yale Climate Connections
Drought-hit California moves to halt Nestlé from taking millions of gallons of water
Nestlé, accused of taking millions more gallons than it is entitled to, receives draft cease-and-desist order from state officials
Beer Transnationals Are Sucking Mexico Dry
Mexico is the biggest beer exporter globally, but it barely has enough water for its residents and farmers. Experiencing long-lasting droughts, the country, which is half desert, has become a cheap place for transnationals to consume its remaining water, then send the products and profits to wealthier regions.
