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Ancient Dry Spells Offer Clues About the Future of Drought
December 5, 2011 — As parts of Central America and the US Southwest endure some of the worst droughts to hit those areas in decades, scientists have unearthed new evidence about ancient dry spells that suggest the ... > full story -
Texas Drought Visible in New National Groundwater Maps
November 30, 2011 — The record-breaking drought in Texas that has fueled wildfires, decimated crops and forced cattle sales has also reduced levels of groundwater in much of the state to the lowest levels seen in more ... > full story -
Scientists Find Evidence of Ancient Megadrought in Southwestern U.S.
November 6, 2011 — A new study has revealed a previously unknown multi-decade drought period in the second century A.D. The findings give evidence that extended periods of aridity have occurred at intervals throughout ... > full story -
Human-Caused Climate Change Major Factor in More Frequent Mediterranean Droughts
October 28, 2011 — Wintertime droughts are increasingly common in the Mediterranean region, and human-caused climate change is partly responsible, according to a new analysis. In the last 20 years, 10 of the driest 12 ... > full story -
Severe Drought, Other Changes Can Cause Permanent Ecosystem Disruption
October 13, 2011 — An eight-year study has concluded that increasingly frequent and severe drought, dropping water tables and dried-up springs have pushed some aquatic desert ecosystems into "catastrophic regime ... > full story -
Restoring Forests and Planting Trees on Farms Can Greatly Improve Food Security
September 15, 2011 — Restoring and preserving dryland forests and planting more trees to provide food, fodder and fertilizer on small farms are critical steps toward preventing the recurrence of the famine now ... > full story -
U.S. Experiences Second Warmest Summer on Record: Texas Has Warmest Summer on Record of Any State
September 10, 2011 — The blistering heat experienced by the United States during August, as well as the June through August months, marks the second warmest summer on record, according to scientists. The persistent heat, ... > full story -
Evidence Suggests La Niña Will Return This Winter
September 7, 2011 — A return of La Nina, which historically delivers dry conditions, is increasingly likely, according to ... > full story -
Investments in Pastoralism Offer Best Hope for Combating Droughts in Africa's Drylands
August 23, 2011 — As hunger spreads among more than 12 million people in the Horn of Africa, a new study of the response to Kenya's last devastating drought, in 2008-2009, finds that investments aimed at increasing ... > full story -
Summer Drought Limits the Positive Effects of CO2 and Heat on Plant Growth in Future Climate
August 23, 2011 — Summer drought limits the positive effects of carbon dioxide and heat on plant growth in future climate. Although the rain this summer has been pouring down over Denmark, most scientists agree that ... > full story
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