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Drought is one of the most serious natural phenomena that can have catastrophic consequences for the environment, agriculture, and economy. Simply put, it is a long-term shortage of rainfall, which leads to a disruption of the water balance. However, drought does not always look the same – we can distinguish four main types, which often occur one after another.
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Feb
Feb
World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on the 2nd of February, was established in 1997 by the Ramsar Convention Secretariat. This year’s theme is “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future.”
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Jan
Jan
The hydrological year, covering the period from November 1st to October 31st of the following year, is used to analyze the full cycle of water circulation in nature. This division takes into account autumn and winter rainfall and snowfall, which are stored in the environment, as well as spring thaw, which determines river flows, groundwater levels, and the retention capacity of land areas.
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Mateusz Banasiuk becomes the ambassador of the “Stop the Drought! Start Retention!” campaign
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Dec
Dec
As an ambassador of the campaign, Mateusz will support educational activities, promoting knowledge about water protection and retention in Poland.