Category: desertification

Cattle Farmer Says New Livestock Grazing Method Could Save Grasslands, Reverse Desertification

Livestock farming has been at the forefront of media and environmentalist attacks for decades. That’s because many researchers insist the United States has reached a tipping point with animal husbandry, citing extended drought conditions as evidence. This year, overly dry weather across the United States broke records. In February, findings from a UCLA-led study suggest drought conditions…


State of Emergency Declared in Northern Italy Over Worst Drought in 70 Years

The Italian government has declared a state of emergency in five of its northern regions that are facing their worst drought in seven decades. The state of emergency is applicable in Piedmont, Friuli-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, and Veneto until Dec. 31. The government has announced 36.5 million euros ($39.5 million) in funds to help tackle…