Drought
MTG Asks Why Kansas Cows Died After Saying Hot Earth Will Help Feed People
"Why did thousands of cattle all die in a heat wave?" Greene tweeted. "Usually just the old, sick, or weak die in stressful conditions, not the whole herd."
Swarms of Mormon Crickets Engulf Oregon Farms: 'Truly Biblical'
The two-inch-long insects damaged crops on 10 million acres of Oregon farmland last year.
Deer in Texas Are Struggling to Grow Antlers as Drought Grips State
Daisies, clovers and other herbaceous flowering plants are essential in helping male deer grow antlers, making up 70 percent of their diet in spring and summer.
U.S. A Giant Tinderbox as Megadrought and Wildfires Combine
Temperatures have soared, with many states experiencing droughts so severe that scientists predict that wildfire season may soon last all year.
U.S. Megadrought Is Worst for Over 1,000 Years: How Long Could It Last?
A megadrought has been affecting vast swathes of the western United States for more than 20 years.
Heat Dome: What Is Weather Phenomenon Impacting U.S.?
An extreme heatwave has gripped parts of the U.S. in recent weeks, which experts say is caused by a heat dome.
How To Save Your Garden Plants During Drought and Heatwaves
Extreme heat can spell disaster for plants, but there are plenty of ways to protect and care for your garden as temperatures rise.
California: Lake Oroville Water-Level Photos Show Extreme Drought Impact
Lake Oroville, one of the largest reservoirs in California, is at 55 percent of its water capacity due to severe droughts.
Starving Monkeys Attack Children As Severe Drought Pits Man Against Animals
Abdirizak Ahmed, of Save the Children, told Newsweek that these types of situations have been seen before, but never this bad.
Extreme Droughts Aided Rise of Islam in Arabia 1,500 Years Ago
Climate data stored in a cave shows a lack of rain around the year 520 coincided with societal upheaval in Arabia.
California's Water Problems Go Beyond Drought
We need innovation and more tools for farmers to irrigate crops more efficiently.
European Drought of 2018-20 Worst in 250 Years and Will Likely Be Repeated
The drought in Europe between 2018 and 2020 has set the benchmark for droughts on the continent according to the most detailed study carried out to date.
Over 30 California Fires Set Amid Peak Wildfire Conditions
"It's pretty unusual to have so many intentionally set fires in a relatively short period of time," a fire district spokesman said earlier this week.
AccuWeather's 2022 U.S. Spring Allergy Forecast
Weather plays an important role in how much pollen is produced, how it's distributed and how much is in the air at any given time.
Megadroughts Explained As Southwest U.S. at Its Driest in 1,200 Years
The conditions are worse than at any time since the year 800 and human-driven climate change is a significant factor.
Drought, Climate Change Threaten Future Viability of Colorado Ski Industry
Millions of dollars have been invested toward building more-efficient snowmaking systems as drought and climate change impact Colorado.
Arizona Governor Proposes $1 Billion Desalination Project With Few Details
Some environmentalists are against desalination due to its potential harm to sea creatures and the fact that the process is energy intensive.
California Announces Drought-Motivated Water Conservation Policies
Parts of the state's water system are still under stress from extremely dry conditions earlier in 2021 that dropped reservoirs to record and near-record lows.
Shocking Photos Show Dead Giraffes, Cattle As Kenya in Grip of Severe Drought
Regions of the African country are suffering from a lack of vegetation, with millions in urgent need of humanitarian aid.
Cheetah Cubs Rescued After Drought Forced Their Mother to Abandon Them
The cubs have been taken to an animal orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya's capital, and are being cared for by a team of vets.
Google Building New Data Centers in Drought-Stricken Town
A single data center can use millions of gallons of water per day in order to keep hot-running equipment cool.
Drought-Stricken Madagascar a 'Wake-Up Call' to Rest of World
"The world needs to look to Madagascar to see what is coming your way and many other countries around the world," WFP Executive Director David Beasley said.
California Ski Resort Expecting Enough Snow That It's Opening 2 Weeks Early
Despite drought warnings, the Mammoth Ski Resort is able to open next weekend, two weeks earlier than its usual opening.
California Records Driest Year Since 1924 Amid Extreme Heat, Drought
A total of just 11.87 inches of rain and snow fell across California in the 2021 water year—less than half of the state's average precipitation.
California Needs 140 Percent Average Rainfall to Curb Drought
Meteorologists are reporting that cooler temperatures are coming to parts of Northern California, including Sacramento.
Brazilians Asked to Stop Using Elevators, Take Cold Showers to Save Energy
President Jair Bolsonaro pleaded "help us" on his weekly broadcast, appearing desperate for Brazilians to pitch in to save water and energy.
Australia Lost 30 Percent of Koala Population in 3 Years: Report
There were no upward trends anywhere in country, the report said. The koala is fully extinct in 47 electorates. New South Wales had a 41 percent decline.
Marijuana Farms Accused of Stealing Water in Oregon During Extreme Drought
Despite widespread legalization, marijuana farms in the Western U.S. continue to proliferate, with illegal grows outpacing licensed growers.
Biden Says Fire, Drought 'Doesn't Give a Damn' About Political Parties
"[The] extreme weather we're seeing is only going to come more frequently and with more ferocity," Biden said. "We're blinking Code Red as a nation."
Coyote Wanders Into 8th Grade Classroom, Interrupts First Day of School
The coyote was found roaming Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School in California before students had arrived for the day.