Aug 12 Unprecedented European drought dries up rivers, kills fish, shrivels crops By Sylvie Corbet, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press An unprecedented drought is afflicting nearly half of Europe. It is damaging agriculture, forcing water restrictions, causing wildfires and threatening aquatic species. Continue reading
Aug 11 Amid severe drought in Europe, wildfires spread and fish die off By Sylvie Corbet, Vanessa Gera, Associated Press More than 1,000 firefighters in France are struggling to contain a huge wildfire burning through pine forests. Continue reading
Jul 30 House approves legislation to help the West cope with wildfires and drought By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The measure combines 49 separate bills and would increase firefighter pay and benefits; boost resiliency and mitigation projects for communities affected by climate change; protect watersheds; and make it easier for wildfire victims to get federal assistance. Continue reading
Jun 14 WATCH: Senate Energy Committee hearing to examine solutions to extreme drought in the West By Associated Press The Senate Energy Committee held a hearing Tuesday to examine solutions to extreme drought in the West, with witnesses testifying to the dire situation and the extent of the possible consequences. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 4:54 Mothers in Somalia fight drought and famine to feed their children By Ali Rogin Countries in the Horn of Africa are suffering from the ravages of climate change. Not only is the region's drought the worst in decades, but it comes after several consecutive seasons of little rain. Ali Rogin reports on hardest-hit Somalia,… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 7:59 Megadrought causes perilously low water levels at Lake Mead By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings The megadrought currently choking the western United States is the worst drought in the region in more than 1,000 years. It's having an enormous impact across many states and on several major reservoirs including Lake Mead, a water source for… Continue watching
May 22 World Economic Forum returns in Davos after pandemic pause By Jamey Keaten, Masha Macpherson, Associated Press Forum organizers have their work cut out for them with soaring food and fuel prices, Russia's war in Ukraine, climate change, drought and food shortages in Africa, yawning inequality between rich and poor, and autocratic regimes gaining ground in some… Continue reading
May 10 Officials prep for gruesome surprises as Las Vegas lake slowly dries up By Ken Ritter, Associated Press Stories about long-departed Las Vegas organized crime figures are surfacing after a second set of unidentified human remains were revealed as the water level falls on drought-stricken Lake Mead. The reservoir on the Colorado River is about a 30-minute drive… Continue reading
May 09 More human remains found in Lake Mead amid water level drop By Associated Press A week after a decades-old body in a barrel was found in Lake Mead, authorities in Las Vegas are trying to identify a second set of newly discovered human remains. Continue reading
May 06 Goodbye to grass? More Americans embracing 'eco-friendly' lawns and gardens By Julia Rubin, Associated Press For generations, the neat, green lawn has been a classic part of American yards. It still dominates the landscape. But drought, pollinator health and other environmental concerns have been chipping away at that, in different ways in different places. Continue reading