Climate Drought
All Stories
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Northeast drought endangers Massachusetts’ cranberry harvest
Another year of erratic weather means cranberry farmers are facing slim margins and tough decisions.
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Parched California prepares for first-ever Colorado River cuts
An emerging deal would cut water deliveries to Southern California — but fall far short of federal demands.
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As heat wave grips Western states, officials warn of blackouts
The ongoing drought was already hitting electricity generation.
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Why drought looks different depending on your region
The Northeast's 'flash drought' is a reminder that dryness isn't just a U.S. West problem.
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How Colorado River Basin tribes are managing water amid historic drought
As the federal government calls for cuts, Indigenous leaders work to protect tribal water rights.
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Study: Extinction threatens up to 16% of native US tree species
The United States recognizes eight trees as endangered or threatened. New research suggests that number should be over 100.
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As drought dries up the Yangtze river, China loses hydropower
No rain and a 70-day heat wave spur crop failures, power cuts, and dangerously-low reservoirs across parts of China.
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Federal government announces historic water cuts as Colorado River falls to new lows
“The system is approaching a tipping point."
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Pipe dreams: Why far-fetched Western water projects won’t go away
There are at least half a dozen major Western water pipeline projects under consideration, ranging from ambitious to outlandish.
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How climate change spurs megadroughts
The curious connection between the sky’s “thirstiness” and the dry spell devastating the western U.S.