The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Water companies are reportedly considering a ban on non-essential use of water later this month

A ban on non-essential water use could be imposed this month, leaked documents reveal

Experts warn of reduced yields for some crops, with low rainfall continuing into the sowing period

As heat, fires and water wars become the norm, the Guardian explores the fallout of prolonged drought in a multi-part series

Agriculture – mainly alfalfa – consumes 80% of the Colorado River’s dwindling water supply, prompting calls for conservation efforts

British gardener Sally Morgan explains how diversity is the key to managing your garden through extreme weather

Heat waves, drought, floods, forest fires - the consequences of climate change are increasing and are changing our environment. Read more on Dynamite News:

These are dry times. Droughts are becoming more common and are lasting longer. In the Western United States, for example, the demand for freshwater is outpacing supply, leading states like California to introduce stricter water controls. How dry is the West? A recent study shows the region is suffering the…

From drought to cyclones and sea level rise, the cost of damage caused by climate change in Africa will only get higher as the world warms, sparking concerns from activists and officials about how to pay for it. Africa's islands and coastal states — and the 116 million people that…