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Displaying 15 of about 31 results… chief executive Colleen Kelly. "We must prevent a second wave of destruction from additional flooding, crop loss, … chief executive Colleen Kelly. "We must prevent a second wave of destruction from additional flooding, crop loss, …
An extended dry season, wildfires and a lack of foreign currency suggest Zimbabwe's farmers face a tough growing season ahead
By Marko Phiri
An extended dry season, runaway wildfires and a lack of foreign currency for maize seed, fertiliser and fuel suggest Zimbabwe's small-scale farmers may face a tough growing season ahead, officials and farmers say…
… harvested the grain in the midst of a drought and sapping heat that charred many other types of crop. The secret of her … this hot, but (this) variety of maize performs well in the heat," said the 62-year-old Marutsvaka. "I am preparing my … food. Worried about the projected impact of increasing heat on maize as a result of climate change, researchers at …
… economic contribution. Climate change impacts — including heat stress, downpours, floods, and clean water scarcity — … economic contribution. Climate change impacts — including heat stress, downpours, floods, and clean water scarcity — … address them (Box 1). Problems worsen with climate change Heat stress Many informal urban workers in India and Zimbabwe …
… degrees (101 degrees Fahrenheit), the met office said. The heat, which made already dry conditions worse, has hit both … harvests are expected to suffer as a result of the unusual heat. "Crops that are on the tasseling stages are the most … degrees (101 degrees Fahrenheit), the met office said. The heat, which made already dry conditions worse, has hit both …
… such as tropical cyclones and severe storms, floods, heat waves and droughts are jeopardizing Africa’s hard-won … such as tropical cyclones and severe storms, floods, heat waves and droughts are jeopardizing Africa’s hard-won …
… intense climate-related extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods and droughts. However, there appears to be … intense climate-related extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods and droughts. However, there appears to be …
… They shield buildings and roads from whirl winds and heat waves to minimise damage. A few trees can be effective … They shield buildings and roads from whirl winds and heat waves to minimise damage. A few trees can be effective …
… need to recover and build resiliency to floods, droughts, heat waves and myriad other impacts of climate change. [...] … need to recover and build resiliency to floods, droughts, heat waves and myriad other impacts of climate change. [...] …
… The findings showed that the farmers experienced annual heat waves, protracted droughts, chaotic rain seasons, frost … The findings showed that the farmers experienced annual heat waves, protracted droughts, chaotic rain seasons, frost …
… said Cadornigara. "The world is undergoing the largest wave of urban growth in history," according to the UN … said Cadornigara. "The world is undergoing the largest wave of urban growth in history," according to the UN …
… different communities, to members of the public via short-wave radio, Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp. Before the 2019 … different communities, to members of the public via short-wave radio, Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp. Before the 2019 …
… increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters: heat waves, floods, droughts, cyclones and earthquakes. … increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters: heat waves, floods, droughts, cyclones and earthquakes. …
… but “while it’s known that climate change is bringing more heat and a rising risk of drought to this area, there is no … but “while it’s known that climate change is bringing more heat and a rising risk of drought to this area, there is no …
… will be more robust in the face of worsening floods and heat, as global warming brings more extreme weather such as … will be more robust in the face of worsening floods and heat, as global warming brings more extreme weather such as …