Wildfires Blaze Across Parts Of Southwest
The fires have shut down the San Juan National Forest and destroyed homes in the tourist hub of Moab, Utah.
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Widespread Drought Across U.S. Stokes Fears About A Repeat Of 2012's Wrath
If rainfall doesn't come soon, it could cost billions in devastation — a difficult fallout considering the USDA expects farmers' incomes to hit a 12-year low even if crop yields stay high.
South African Farmers Lose Crops And Workers Amid Crippling Drought
Agriculture generates hundreds of millions of dollars per year for this nation. But with water being diverted to Cape Town and expected to run out in April, farmers are preparing for the worst.
Drought-Stricken Cape Town Braces For Water To Run Out In April
Officials in the South African city of 3.7 million are restricting water usage amid fears it will run out of water by April 21. Experts say the crisis has been exacerbated by rapid population growth.
2016 Hit Records For Global Temperature And Climate Extremes
An annual report, comprising data from scientists across the globe, shows it was the warmest on records that date back 137 years. It also saw the highest sea levels and lowest polar sea ice.
'I Dreamed of Africa' Author And Conservationist, Shot In Kenya
Kuki Gallmann, the conservationist and author of the book that became a film starring Kim Basinger, was shot Sunday in Kenya. Tensions continue to boil between land owners and cattle herders there.
With Drought Emergency Over, Californians Debate Lifting Water Restrictions
California is expected to begin easing sweeping water use and drought restrictions after an extraordinary winter of storms. But a fierce debate rages over whether the rules should become permanent.
#CuriousGoat: Ask Us About Climate Change And Global Well-being
What questions do you have about the toll that climate change is taking — and about possible solutions?
World Faces Largest Humanitarian Crisis Since 1945, U.N. Official Says
Conflict and drought have ravaged four countries across North Africa and the Middle East, leaving more than 20 million people in desperate need of food.
A Forgotten Group Of Grains Might Help Indian Farmers – And Improve Diets, Too
Once a staple in India, millets have fallen out of fashion in recent years. Now, faced with water shortages, one Indian state is re-introducing these drought tolerant cereals to people's diets.