The effects of indi­vidual climate factors on ecosys­tems are usually consid­ered in isola­tion; however, in real­ity, they ...

The effects of individual climate factors on ecosystems are usually considered in isolation. However, in reality, they occur ...

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

The top-line findings of a massive analysis of the growth rate of more than 20,000 tropical trees in more than 30 countries may at first seem reassuring: that droughts over the past century have had a ...

The Navajo National Commission on Emergency Management — the largest Native American reservation in the United States — has officially declared a State of Emergency due to the severe, ongoing drought.

Severe drought is shrinking the places many Western animals depend on for food, water and shelter, and the effects may be strongest for predators, according to new research.

Purdue Extension urban forestry specialist Lindsey Purcell inspects leaves of a tulip poplar, Indiana’s state tree, for damage from lack of water. Although turning of leaf color is inevitable in ...

A number of states are suffering from record drought, but none has suffered as much recently as Colorado.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Drought Watch is in effect for nearly six million residents across the region. Officials urge voluntary conservation as dry ...

Virginia drought expands; mandatory water restrictions in effect for several localities ...