U.S. Megadrought worst in 1,200 years

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2 years ago

August 18, 2022

Vast areas of the western United States are currently being affected by a megadrought, including states such as California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Oklahoma, Utah, Montana, and New Mexico.

The US government recently permitted seven western states to use water from the Colorado river following cutbacks.

But also cautioned them to conserve water to protect drying reservoirs, which is only getting worst through climate change.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation had recently given western states 60 days to either organise their own reductions or face mandatory cutbacks.

Authorities asked for a reduction of water usage by 2 million acre-feet a year. That accumulates to anywhere between 15% to 20%

Officials said they will be co-ordinating with the seven Colorado River states on reaching a deal, which are Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.

A new forecast indicated decreasing levels of the two largest reservoirs on the river, Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will have supplies lowered for two years in a row now: 21% for Arizona, 8% for Nevada and 7% for New Mexico.

Water has been called the elixir of life, and negotiating its use is a difficult task at times like this.

John Entsminger, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, says

“It is possible for us to make the larger necessary cuts, but I think it is going to take everyone at the table realizing that everyone needs to suffer a commensurate level of pain to get there”.

The 23-year megadrought has been recorded as the worst on record in at least 1,200 years.

And experts say at this point- there are two moves to make.

Swift action and water conservation.

Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes

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5 hours ago

May 20, 2024

Ahron Young

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog.

The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were “at risk following the helicopter crash”, which happened on the way back from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan in Iran’s northwest.

“We are still hopeful but information coming from the crash site is very concerning,” the official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.

A helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi takes off, May 19, 2024. Ali Hamed Haghdoust/IRNA/WANA via REUTERS

State TV quoted an official as saying at least one passenger and one crew member had been in contact with rescuers. It also said the helicopter had been found, though Iran’s Red Crescent denied this report.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate power with a final say on foreign policy and Iran’s nuclear programme, sought to reassure Iranians, saying there would be no disruption to state affairs. #iran #trending

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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3 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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3 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending