The Latest Breaking News from Drought

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Admirers of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains are familiar with the swaths of blackened trees flanking its sprawling green forest ranges. A new University of California, Berkeley study quantifies that devastation, finding nearly a third of southern Sierra conifer forests have died in the last decade.

Six areas are being moved to 'recovery'

Experts: Low Ohio, Mississippi river levels a cause for concern

Kenya recently lifted a ban on the cultivation and importation of genetically modified crops amid the worst drought in 40 years and soaring food prices. This includes white maize, the country’s main staple. The decision was welcomed by scientists who see GM crops as the answer for food security. But…

As water resources dwindle, Western communities are investing in new ways to ensure young trees survive.

Nairobi (AFP) - The United Nations said on Wednesday that the humanitarian response to the crisis in Somalia where a historic drought is threatening famine has gathered pace but warned the situation remained "dire".

The critics will mutter and mumble that he hasn’t ended a major drought but, my goodness, he can’t be far away.

Youssef En-Nesyri’s goal drought sharpens the focus on others to score for Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar. En-Nesyri has not scored for Sevilla in the Spanish league, after netted 18 league goals two seasons ago. En-Nesyri has considerable experience with 49 international appearances and 14 goals, including a…

The United Nations says close to 1 million drought-affected people in Somalia are in areas under the control or influence of the al-Shabab extremist group