Climate change is extending the growing season in European forests, but this effect will not be sufficient to offset the ...

California often swings between climate extremes — from powerful storms to punishing droughts. As climate change drives more intense and frequent dry and wet cycles, pressure on California’s water sup ...

The Middle East faces a catastrophic drought, with Tehran's water reserves at 8% capacity and severe shortages across the ...

The Washington State Department of Ecology is working on a new safety net for water users along the Columbia River to prevent ...

“The colors were so sad,” Spera said. “So many leaves seemed like they had fallen prematurely.” ...

There's some encouraging news in this week's U.S. Drought Monitor update: conditions are improving across Colorado, thanks to recent rounds of rainfall. Most notably, the area of extreme drought has ...

There were two good formal designations this week that confirm what seems evident from looking out the window: the water tables are returning and the drought that began this summer is in remission. On ...

The New York State Department of Conservation announced Wednesday that 21 counties moved from drought warning to drought watch after several weeks of consistent rainfall and improved streamflow and gr ...