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Nyala (Tragelaphus angasii), female with baby drinking, Mkhuze Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa
Impala (Aepyceros melampus), females at waterhole, Mkhuze Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa
Drought scene - two men walking past the dried out carcasses of dead cattle in Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta)
Earth of ploughed field, Wyck Rissington, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Earth of ploughed field, Wyck Rissington, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Dried earth and potato crops, Holkham, Norfolk, United Kingdom
A dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A farmer's watering hole, almost dried up, on a farm near Shepperton, Victoria, Australia, Pacific
Lake Success near Porterville, Bakersfield is at 7% capacity. Ten years ago the water was so high you couldnt get a boat under the bridge. Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.
Lake Success near Porterville, Bakersfield is at 7% capacity. Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought classification. 428,000 acres of agricultural land have been taken out of production due to lack of water, thousands of agricultural workers have lost their jobs and one third of all children in California go to bed hungry.
Lake Isabella near Bakersfield, East of California's Central valley is at less than 13% capacity following the four year long devastating drought. The reservoir has dropped so low, that the water level is below the outflow pipe.
The Kern Valley Wildlife Refuge in California's Central Valley was created as important resting and feeding grounds for wildfowl migrating along the pacific flyway. After four years of unprecedented drought, the water shortages in California are critical. The reserve has received only 40% of its usual warer, with the result that most of the lake beds are dried up and dessicated, leaving the birds few places to go. This is the only area of lake with any water left.
Lake Isabella near Bakersfield, East of California's Central valley is at less than 13% capacity following the four year long devastating drought. The reservoir has dropped so low, that the water level is below the outflow pipe.
Lake Isabella near Bakersfield, East of California's Central valley is at less than 13% capacity following the four year long devastating drought. The reservoir has dropped so low, that the water level is below the outflow pipe.
Dead and dying Almond trees in Almond groves in Wasco in the Central Valley of California after the irrigation water ran out following the four year long drought in the Western USA. 80% of the world's almonds are grown in California, and it takes 1.1 gallons of water to grow each nut. Many farms have run out of water, and $2.2 Billion has been wiped off the agricultue sector annually. Currently one third of all children in California go to be hungry, as a direct result of job losses connected to the drought. 428,000 acres of farmland have been taken out of production as a result of the drought, in the Central Valley.
The Kern Valley Wildlife Refuge in California's Central Valley was created as important resting and feeding grounds for wildfowl migrating along the pacific flyway. After four years of unprecedented drought, the water shortages in California are critical. The reserve has received only 40% of its usual warer, with the result that most of the lake beds are dried up and dessicated, leaving the birds nowhere to go.
Lake Isabella near Bakersfield, East of California's Central valley is at less than 13% capacity following the four year long devastating drought. The reservoir has dropped so low, that the water level is below the outflow pipe.
Almond groves being chopped down as there is no longer water available to irrigate them, in Wasco in the Central Valley of California following the four year long drought in the Western USA. 80% of the world's almonds are grown in California, and it takes 1.1 gallons of water to grow each nut. Many farms have run out of water, and $2.2 Billion has been wiped off the agricultue sector annually. Currently one third of all children in California go to be hungry, as a direct result of job losses connected to the drought. 428,000 acres of farmland have been taken out of production as a result of the drought, in the Central Valley.
Almond groves being chopped down as there is no longer water available to irrigate them, in Wasco in the Central Valley of California following the four year long drought in the Western USA. 80% of the world's almonds are grown in California, and it takes 1.1 gallons of water to grow each nut. Many farms have run out of water, and $2.2 Billion has been wiped off the agricultue sector annually. Currently one third of all children in California go to be hungry, as a direct result of job losses connected to the drought. 428,000 acres of farmland have been taken out of production as a result of the drought, in the Central Valley.
A pumping station sends water uphill over the mountains on the California aquaduct that brings water from snowmelt in the Sierra Nevada mountains to farmland in the Central Valley. Following a four year long catastrophic drought, irrigation water is in short supply, with $2 billion annually wiped off the agricultre sector.
Almond groves in Wasco in the Central Valley of California that are vulnerable following the four year long drought in the Western USA. 80% of the world's almonds are grown in California, and it takes 1.1 gallons of water to grow each nut. Many farms have run out of water, and $2.2 Billion has been wiped off the agricultue sector annually. Currently one third of all children in California go to be hungry, as a direct result of job losses connected to the drought. 428,000 acres of farmland have been taken out of production as a result of the drought, in the Central Valley.
Lake Isabella near Bakersfield, East of California's Central valley is at less than 13% capacity following the four year long devastating drought. The reservoir has dropped so low, that the water level is below the outflow pipe. This shot shows the boat launching jetty, that has been taken as far down the ramp as possible, and is still nowhere near the water level.
Almond groves being chopped down as there is no longer water available to irrigate them, in Wasco in the Central Valley of California following the four year long drought in the Western USA. 80% of the world's almonds are grown in California, and it takes 1.1 gallons of water to grow each nut. Many farms have run out of water, and $2.2 Billion has been wiped off the agricultue sector annually. Currently one third of all children in California go to be hungry, as a direct result of job losses connected to the drought. 428,000 acres of farmland have been taken out of production as a result of the drought, in the Central Valley.
An RV that until recently would be 40 feet underwater on the lake bed of Lake Isabella near Bakersfield, East of California's Central valley which is at less than 13% capacity following the four year long devastating drought. The reservoir has dropped so low, that the water level is below the outflow pipe.
A fracking truck next to a site being fracked near Wasco in California's Central Valley, USA. Fracking for natural gas and oil, has reduced energy prices in the US, but fracking is a water hungry industry, that competes directly with the agricultural sector for water. After a 4 year long drought water is running out. Fracking also contaminates ground water supplies from all the chemicals that are pumped underground to frack the fossil fuel bearing rocks.
A fracking site being fracked near Wasco in California's Central Valley, USA. Fracking for natural gas and oil, has reduced energy prices in the US, but fracking is a water hungry industry, that competes directly with the agricultural sector for water. After a 4 year long drought water is running out. Fracking also contaminates ground water supplies from all the chemicals that are pumped underground to frack the fossil fuel bearing rocks.
A fracking site being fracked near Wasco in California's Central Valley, USA. Fracking for natural gas and oil, has reduced energy prices in the US, but fracking is a water hungry industry, that competes directly with the agricultural sector for water. After a 4 year long drought water is running out. Fracking also contaminates ground water supplies from all the chemicals that are pumped underground to frack the fossil fuel bearing rocks.
A fracking site being fracked near Wasco in California's Central Valley, USA. Fracking for natural gas and oil, has reduced energy prices in the US, but fracking is a water hungry industry, that competes directly with the agricultural sector for water. After a 4 year long drought water is running out. Fracking also contaminates ground water supplies from all the chemicals that are pumped underground to frack the fossil fuel bearing rocks.
A fracking truck on a site being fracked near Wasco in California's Central Valley, USA. Fracking for natural gas and oil, has reduced energy prices in the US, but fracking is a water hungry industry, that competes directly with the agricultural sector for water. After a 4 year long drought water is running out. Fracking also contaminates ground water supplies from all the chemicals that are pumped underground to frack the fossil fuel bearing rocks.
A fracking site being fracked near Wasco in California's Central Valley, USA, next to a farmers Cotton crop. Fracking for natural gas and oil, has reduced energy prices in the US, but fracking is a water hungry industry, that competes directly with the agricultural sector for water. After a 4 year long drought water is running out. Fracking also contaminates ground water supplies from all the chemicals that are pumped underground to frack the fossil fuel bearing rocks.
The California aquaduct that brings water from snowmelt in the Sierra Nevada mountains to famrland in the Central Valley. Following a four year long catastrophic drought, irrigation water is in short supply, with $2 billion annually wiped off the agricultre sector.
Lake Isabella near Bakersfield, East of California's Central valley is at less than 13% capacity following the four year long devastating drought. The reservoir has dropped so low, that the water level is below the outflow pipe.
Lake Isabella near Bakersfield, East of California's Central valley is at less than 13% capacity following the four year long devastating drought. The reservoir has dropped so low, that the water level is below the outflow pipe.
The Kern Valley Wildlife Refuge in California's Central Valley was created as important resting and feeding grounds for wildfowl migrating along the pacific flyway. After four years of unprecedented drought, the water shortages in California are critical. The reserve has received only 40% of its usual warer, with the result that most of the lake beds are dried up and dessicated, leaving the birds nowhere to go.
A pumping station sends water uphill over the mountains on the California aquaduct that brings water from snowmelt in the Sierra Nevada mountains to farmland in the Central Valley. Following a four year long catastrophic drought, irrigation water is in short supply, with $2 billion annually wiped off the agricultre sector.
Lake Isabella near Bakersfield, East of California's Central valley is at less than 13% capacity following the four year long devastating drought. The reservoir has dropped so low, that the water level is below the outflow pipe, shown here.
A well next to a dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
The Kern Valley Wildlife Refuge in California's Central Valley was created as important resting and feeding grounds for wildfowl migrating along the pacific flyway. After four years of unprecedented drought, the water shortages in California are critical. The reserve has received only 40% of its usual warer, with the result that most of the lake beds are dried up and dessicated, leaving the birds nowhere to go.
The Kern Valley Wildlife Refuge in California's Central Valley was created as important resting and feeding grounds for wildfowl migrating along the pacific flyway. After four years of unprecedented drought, the water shortages in California are critical. The reserve has received only 40% of its usual warer, with the result that most of the lake beds are dried up and dessicated, leaving the birds nowhere to go.
The contrast between agricultural land being irrigated, and the parched dessicated land not irrigated, after four years of California's catastrophic drought. $2 billion has been wiped off California's agricultural sector.
Trekkers pass a dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
Barley growing near a Berber village in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
Barley growing near a Berber village in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A well next to a dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
Barley growing near a Berber village in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
High grazing land above a Berber village in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
Field terraces above a Berber village in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
Trekkers cross a dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A pool in a river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
Field terraces above a Berber village in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
Field terraces above a Berber village in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
Threshing floors and field terraces above a Berber village in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A pool in a river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
Field terraces above a Berber village in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A well in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
Barley growing near a Berber village in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
Barley growing near a Berber village in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A well in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa, Africa
A man watering his garden in Aylsham. Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Polluted river in Heilongjiang province, China, Asia
A dried up river in Inner Mongolia, China, Asia
Baked landscape formerly a large lake, now dried up, Hong Hai Zai near Dongsheng, China, Asia
A river at a low level due to over-extraction, drought and climate change, just north of Beijing in Heilongjiang province, China, Asia
Women wearing no protection, spraying pesticide onto wheat crops near Hangang in northern China, Asia
Withered crops dry up and die near Beijing, China, Asia
Withered crops dry up and die near Beijing, China, Asia
Sign about water restrictions near Echuca, Victoria, Australia, Pacific
Lake Hume, the largest reservoir in Australia, at under 20% capacity after severe drought, Australia, Pacific
Lake Eucumbene in the Snowy Mountains has fallen to very low levels after 15 years of drought, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific
Water intake tower at Thirlmere reservoir, its low level resulting in a hosepipe ban, the drought coming hot on the heels of the worst floods the county had ever seen in November 2009, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe
A completely dried up river in Shanxi province, China, Asia
A cow drinks the last remnants of water from a watering hole on a farm near Shepperton, Victoria, Australia, Pacific
Thirlmere reservoir with a hosepipe ban in effect in the North West, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe
A critically low river in Shanxi province, China, Asia
A river at a low level due to over-extraction, drought and climate change, just north of Beijing in Heilongjiang province, China, Asia
A sand storm sweeps across a highway in Inner Mongolia, China, Asia
Lake Hume, the largest reservoir in Australia, at under 20% capacity after severe drought, Australia, Pacific
Lake Hume, the largest reservoir in Australia, at under 20% capacity after severe drought, Australia, Pacific
Off road vehicle at Lake Eildon after an uprecedented ten years of drought, with only 29 percent capacity, Victoria, Australia, Pacific
This badly polluted river is in the industrial city of Hangang, China, Asia
This badly polluted river is in the industrial city of Hangang, China, Asia
Hole dug by digger in the former lake bed to try and find water, Hong Hai Zai, near Dongsheng, Inner Mongolia, China, Asia
Baked landscape formerly a large lake, now dried up, Hong Hai Zai near Dongsheng, China, Asia
Women wearing no protection, spraying pesticide onto wheat crops near Hangang in northern China, Asia
Footprints in the mud at Thirlmere reservoir during a hosepipe ban in effect in the North West, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Thirlmere reservoir during a hosepipe ban in effect in the North West, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Baked landscape formerly a large lake, now dried up, Hong Hai Zai near Dongsheng, China, Asia
Low water level reveals old walls of Mardale village that was flooded when Haweswater reservoir was created, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe
A woman wearing no protection, spraying pesticide onto wheat crops near Hangang in northern China, Asia
A woman in an Ambleside garden in the Lake District uses a garden hose to water plants on the last day before the introduction of the hosepipe ban, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Thirlmere reservoir the day before a hosepipe ban came into effect in the North West, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Thirlmere reservoir with a hosepipe ban in effect in the North West, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Baked landscape formerly a large lake, now dried up, Hong Hai Zai near Dongsheng, China, Asia