droughts : Science World Report

Feb 23, 2016 08:11 AM EST

Drought Due to Climate Change is Threatening Nearly All Forests in the United States

Climate change may be threatening nearly all U.S. forests with drought. Scientists have found that forests nationwide are experiencing drier conditions due to increasing drought and climate change.

Feb 02, 2016 10:10 AM EST

Drought May Worsen Wildfires and Threaten Forests and Rangelands

Droughts may be getting worse in the United States, and may impact our forests and rangelands. The U.S. Forest Service has revealed that some regions of our country may become drier in the next few years, and could threaten ecosystems.

Dec 29, 2015 09:15 AM EST

California Drought is Putting Tens of Millions of Trees in Danger, Even with El Niño

The California drought is still taking its toll. Now, scientists have announced that tens of millions of trees are in danger from this dry spell.

Nov 23, 2015 01:28 PM EST

Rainforest Trees May Die of Thirst as Climate Change Causes Drought

Droughts may kill off the tallest trees in tropical rainforests in coming decades. Scientists have identified the ecological trigger that brings about the death of tropical rainforest trees during prolonged water shortages.

Nov 09, 2015 08:52 AM EST

New Drought Atlas Maps 2000 Years of Climate History in Europe

Scientists are getting a more in depth look at climate change in Europe. A new drought atlas maps more than 2,000 years of climate history.

Nov 05, 2015 05:39 PM EST

Climate Change May Have Caused Severe Drought in East Africa in 2014

Global climate change may have caused the severe drought in East Africa in 2014. Researchers are taking a closer look at the effects of climate change and have found what events they may have influenced.

Oct 15, 2015 11:12 AM EDT