CO2: 427.49 ppmHundreds of people injured in snow-related accidents as temperatures plunge to -23C
With the return of millions of Afghans to their homeland as they are forced from neighbouring nations, the country’s water crisis is spinning out of control – compounded by brutal aid cuts and how the Taliban is handling it. Nick Ferris reports
The snowpack in California stands at just 59% of average for this time of year. Extraordinary warmth has meant that storms bring more rain and less snow.
Small water companies in Altadena are struggling financially after the Eaton fire and are starting to charge customers more. One of the utilities is trying to stave off insolvency.
California regulators will soon decide on a water plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Environmental advocates warn that the proposal on the table will harm the ecosystem.