The Amazon rainforest is of crucial importance to the Earth's ecosystem, given its capacity to store substantial amounts of ...

Brazilian researchers have developed a methodology that uses remote sensing to map the impact of frost on corn crops. This reduces exposure to climate risks and uncertainty regarding agricultural ...

After much of Washington state saw historic flooding near the end of 2025, weather observers may be wondering how that affected drought conditions. “Did record rainfall end Washington’s drought?” the ...

January is known for cold weather, snow and a lack of daylight. It’s not known for drought. But that’s exactly what’s going on across much of the United States. More than two-thirds of the country is ...

BOSTON — Earlier this week, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Northeast Region of Massachusetts, which includes Essex County and Boston, has worsened to a “Level 2 ...

PHOENIX — Officials in drought-stricken Arizona are moving to regulate groundwater use on the state's western edge, where wells have been running dry. The new rules allow for a management plan formed ...

Dead trees, killed by the drought, line a mountain road in the Sequoia National Forest in this photo from November 2016. (U.S. Forest Service) It’s a rare site to see the U.S. Drought Monitor Map show ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dead trees, killed by the drought, line a mountain road in the Sequoia National Forest in this photo from November 2016. Dead ...

U.S. Drought Monitor shows California free of drought for first time since 2000. Experts warn map is a weekly snapshot and not a guarantee of sustained dryness. Farmers prioritize snowpack to secure ...