The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Getting rid of turf in your front yard can open up a world of interesting design and planting possibilities

The Navajo Nation, the largest Native American reservation in the U.S., covers 27,000 square miles (70,000 square kilometers) in the Southwest – an area larger than 10 states. Today it is home to more than 250,000 people – roughly comparable to the population of St. Petersburg, Florida, or Winston-Salem, North…

Tropical moisture to bring rain to parched areas, but may impact outdoor plans and travel

Indigenous community had sought to assess water needs amid historic drought in the Colorado River Basin.

The NSW government has floated a raft of new drought-busting measures for the regional city of Tamworth after scrapping the proposed Dungowan Dam and pipeline.

Letters: Readers respond to a long read on how drought could end up being the next pandemic

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The Temple of Quechula, submerged in a reservoir, is now visible for tourists but threatens local fishermen's livelihoods.

The Ogallala Aquifer serves farming communities in multiple states. When it runs dry, the agriculture industry in Texas and the nation is in jeopardy.

The domestic economy may slow down in the second half of the year due to a number of problems, ranging from looming drought and political uncertainties to a sluggish global economy, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).

El Niño is likely to intensify in the second half of this year, affecting investment sentiment in the agribusiness, food and water management sectors, analysts say.