Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Italy’s Po River Farms Amid Severe Heatwave

By admin June 29, 2026 No comment

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Po River in northern Italy has seen a sharp drop in water flow during an intense European heatwave, allowing seawater from the Adriatic to push as far as 18 km inland. The river’s discharge has fallen dramatically from around 1,000 cubic metres per second to below 300, triggering a “salt wedge” effect in the delta […]

Olive oil price skyrockets as Spanish drought bites

By admin December 6, 2023 No comment

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Francisco José García de Zúñiga, a farmer in Jaén, Spain, is facing a challenging harvest season due to consecutive years of drought in 2022 and 2023. Jaén is a crucial region for olive oil production, with Spain being the world’s largest producer, contributing to 70% of European Union consumption and 45% globally. The persistent lack […]

Lithuania’s harsh weather includes toxic dust and ash-like dirt

By admin June 20, 2023 No comment

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Even though Lithuania has just heard the pitter-patter of rain, the country is still suffering from a severe drought. In certain areas of the country, the earth has turned to ash, while toxic dust has blown through the streets of Vilnius, the capital.  The grass is a burned golden colour, and some of the trees’ […]

Drought emergency declared in northern Italy

By admin July 5, 2022 No comment

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In light of the worst drought in 70 years, Italy has declared an emergency in five northern districts around the Po River. To address the water scarcity, emergency funding totaling €36.5 million (£31 million; $38 million) will be allocated to Emilia-Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont, and Veneto. According to the agricultural group Coldiretti, the […]