A new study shows heat waves increasingly trigger sudden, severe droughts across the world as the planet warms.

Ocean temperatures may be quietly protecting the world from a global drought catastrophe. By analyzing more than a century of climate data, researchers discovered that droughts rarely spread across ...

For decades, scientists have relied on a chemical fingerprint inside water molecules to determine where plants get their moisture. The method shaped our understanding of drought resilience, ...

A prolonged drought in southeastern Connecticut reduced the stability of microorganisms responsible for a critical step in the nitrogen cycle in a coastal salt marsh, according to research led by a ...

A severe drought is tightening its grip on parts of North Florida. Tuesday, the St. Johns River Water Management District declared a “moderate” water shortage for Duval County and parts of Alachua, ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Drought concerns continue to grow in Central Florida as dry conditions worsen across the state. Florida is now experiencing its worst start to February in 25 years, with the last ...

A water shortage warning was issued for several counties across South Florida on Saturday, including Miami-Dade, officials said. According to the South Florida Water Management District, the warning ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dead trees, killed by the drought, line a mountain road in the Sequoia National Forest in this photo from November 2016. Dead ...

U.S. Drought Monitor shows California free of drought for first time since 2000. Experts warn map is a weekly snapshot and not a guarantee of sustained dryness. Farmers prioritize snowpack to secure ...