Farmers and fishers offered lifeline as government expands loans
By Selina Green and Elsie Adamo
The federal government is introducing new low-interest loans for drought-affected farmers and algae-impacted fishers, but some are worried it doesn't go far enough.
#AgriculturalPolicy #Droughts #Agriculture #SelinaGreen #ElsieAdamo
Grim outlook for river spanning four states if nothing is done to combat climate's impact
By Shannon Pearce
Water needs for river communities will be under increasing pressure over the next 25 years, according to predictions from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.
#MurrayDarlingBasin #Water #EnvironmentalPolicy #WaterSupply #Environment #ClimateChange #Rivers #Droughts #ShannonPearce
It’s the first week of summer (December 2025) and we’re already living the script: dangerous heat, fires ripping through communities, homes destroyed, evacuations, and governments activating disaster assistance. PM Anthony Albanese is already out there posting photos spruiking government support.Yes, recovery support matters. People need immediate help, and they deserve it.But here’s the brutal truth: recovery cheques won't stop the next fire. Prevention will. And that means cutting emissions fa
Drought down south sends potato prices soaring up north
By Sophie Johnson
Potato growers in Queensland's far north are suddenly in hot demand as drought-stricken paddocks in the country's south fail to deliver.
#VegetableGrowing #AgriculturalPrices #Droughts #SophieJohnson
Iran facing 'water bankruptcy' after years of overuse exacerbated by drought
By Matthew Doran and Leonie Thorne
As Iran suffers through a drought and the president warns the capital could be evacuated, millions are worried about what the future will hold.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/iran-facing-worst-drought-in-60-years/106035210
#NativeAmerican Tribal #ClimateAdaptation: #Indigenous Solutions to Environmental Change
Posted on September 24, 2025
#IndigenousResilience: Native American Tribes Pioneer Climate Adaptation with Ancestral Wisdom
"In the global discourse on climate change, the voices and experiences of Indigenous peoples often remain on the periphery, despite their disproportionate vulnerability and their profound, millennia-old understanding of environmental stewardship. Native American tribes across the United States are not merely passive victims of a warming planet; they are at the forefront of climate adaptation, leveraging #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge (#TEK) to devise innovative and culturally resonant solutions to environmental change. Their strategies offer a compelling blueprint for resilience, emphasizing holistic relationships with the land, water, and all living beings.
Indigenous communities, though comprising less than 5% of the world’s population, protect an estimated 80% of global #biodiversity. This staggering statistic underscores their intimate connection to and unparalleled knowledge of the #NaturalWorld.
"However, this deep reliance on specific ecosystems also makes them acutely susceptible to climate impacts. Rising sea levels threaten coastal tribes, increased wildfires devastate forest-dwelling nations, prolonged droughts imperil agricultural practices in the Southwest, and melting permafrost destabilizes infrastructure in Alaska. For these communities, #ClimateChange is not a distant threat but an immediate, existential crisis eroding their lands, cultures, and ways of life.
"The historical context of colonization, forced displacement, and resource exploitation has exacerbated these vulnerabilities. Stripped of ancestral lands, denied self-governance, and subjected to policies that disrupted traditional land management practices, many tribes now face climate challenges with limited resources and fractured ecosystems. Yet, it is within this crucible of adversity that their resilience shines brightest."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/0rByG
#SolarPunkSunday #FoodSovereignty #LandManagement #Landback #Droughts #SeaLevelRise #ClimateChallenges #Adaptation #WaterScarcity #IndigenousKnowledge #AncientPractices #ModernTechnology #IndigenousPeoplesMonth
Backed by foreign powers, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are locked in a bloody war with devastating consequences for the Sudanese people. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research In early November, United Nations Secretary-General Ant
Artist turns drought into award-winning painting
By Rachel Boothman
When dams dried up and livestock struggled, farmer and artist Lori Pensini turned the season into an award-winning painting — revealing the toll of the drought and the strength of her rural community.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-22/wa-artist-captures-toll-drought-south-west/106017074
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