The Danube and Rhine are at record lows this summer, disrupting hundreds of cruises that have become an increasingly popular part of Europe’s tourism industry.
Category: Drought
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Drought, Heat, Low Water Levels: Europe’s River Cruises Take a Hit
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This Canal System Transformed Arizona. It’s Now in Jeopardy.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Decades ago, the state won funding for a massive Colorado River project by agreeing to be first in line for cuts at a time of deep drought. The Trump administration says that time has come.
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Rafting Through the Grand Canyon on a Depleting Colorado River
The New York Times – Travel:As water levels on the Colorado River fall to historic lows, a rafting trip through the canyon feels even more precious.
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Watch Out for El Niño
The New York Times – On the Runway:We explain the climate phenomenon.
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As Europe Faces Heat Waves and Wildfires, Travelers Are Forced to Adapt
The New York Times – Travel:Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here’s how travelers are responding.
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Europeans, Braced for 5th Heat Wave of 2026, Have Had Enough
The New York Times – On the Runway:With temperatures set to soar as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) this week, Europeans and tourists say that summer in Europe has lost its appeal.
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In a Summer of Climate Misery, Businesses Confront the Need to Adapt
The New York Times – Business:Repeated heat waves, wildfires, droughts and storms are solidifying the understanding that new investments are unavoidable.
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Lake Mead, the Nation’s Largest Reservoir, Is Smaller Than Ever
The New York Times – On the Runway:Water levels in the reservoir, which sits behind the Hoover Dam, are at record lows. A continued drop would imperil water supplies for millions of people and cut electricity from the dam.
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Drought Threatens a Vital Economic Artery in the Heart of Europe
The New York Times – Business:The Rhine conveys vessels and cargo that power European industry. Record low water levels are disrupting supply chains, adding costs and presenting fresh risks to growth.
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Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate
The New York Times – On the Runway:Firefighters were hopeful that weather conditions in Washington state could improve their efforts, but worried that fire might spread to a canyon, where it could expand rapidly.
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Hydropower Is Getting Less Reliable as the World Needs More Energy
Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change.
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Chasing Solitude, and Dinosaurs, in Comanche National Grassland
The Comanche National Grassland rewards visitors with the chance to follow dinosaur tracks and feel the spine-tingling thrill of total solitude.