Droughts are becoming more severe and widespread across the globe. But it's not just changing rainfall patterns that are to blame. The atmosphere is also getting thirstier. In a new study published in ...

Drought is tightening its grip on Texas this spring, with growing portions of the state reporting abnormally dry or drought conditions. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, much of Texas is ...

New research shows extreme drought weakened the Amazon's natural ability to remove isoprene from the air, creating a hidden ...

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Low water levels at the Wanaque Reservoir in Ringwood, N.J., is shown Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Much of the contiguous United States is under drought conditions as of April 16, 2026.

Florida is experiencing one of its worst droughts in decades, causing widespread wildfires and evacuation orders in large swaths of the state. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis recently offered a possible ...

Mark Herz: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. Drought conditions are persisting across Massachusetts and the Northeast. To learn more, GBH Meteorologist Dave Epstein sat down with Vandana Rao, Director of ...

Experts say that it’s too early to tell what will happen during the rest of the state’s rainy season, but that extreme drought is unlikely. By Sonia A. Rao Heavy rain and snow has pounded California ...

Droughts are becoming more severe and widespread across the globe. But it’s not just changing rainfall patterns that are to blame. The atmosphere is also getting thirstier. In a new study published in ...