drought

Business News

Mama Mia! The Venice Canals Are Running Dry.

Low tides are making it impossible for gondolas to pass through some of the famous Italian canals.

Business News

Santiago de Chile announces a program to ration water in the midst of drought

The capital of the Andean country will try to face an extreme situation by implementing a plan with four alert stages.

Growing a Business

There's a New Threat to Small Business: Water Scarcity

Operate a business in a drought zone? Unfortunately, the lack of water you face is out of your control. Here are some considerations.

Technology

How Agritech Startups Can Help Farmers Grappling With Drought

With soaring temperatures and prolonged summers, droughts are only expected to get worse over the next few years in the country.

News and Trends

Call Uber To Contribute For Maharashtra Drought Relief

We've made it easier for contributors by setting up an online campaign and working with our driver-partners to collect the cheque at their doorstep. - Uber official

Franchise

Bowing to Pressure, Starbucks Quits Sourcing Water in Drought-Stricken California

The coffee chain plans to move production of Ethos Water from California to Pennsylvania.

Franchise

Starbucks Seeking New Sources for Water Bottled in Drought-Stricken California

Ethos Water has a noble mission of funding water and sanitation programs in other countries, but its source is reportedly water-deprived California.

Innovation

This Barber-Turned-Entrepreneur Is Cashing In on the California Drought by Painting Dead Grass Green

Drew McClellan has carved out a thriving business sprucing up lawns as California closes in on its third driest year on record.