Global land area and the number of people suffering from the effects of extreme drought could more than double by the late 21st century, experts warn.

The projected loss of water storage on land as global temperatures rise is especially alarming in the Southern Hemisphere – and in parts of the US.

A breakthrough in understanding desalination membranes could boost efficiency and make it cheaper to get clean water from salty water.

Many storms, heatwaves, fires and droughts slipped under the radar this year.

An invisible crisis is brewing in US farm country as the overpumped Ogallala-High Plains Aquifer drains. The key drivers are federal farm subsidies and the tax code.

The 2020 wildfire season has shattered records across the West. It's a trend that's headed in a dangerous direction.

When multiple droughts build on each other, they affect forests differently than one drought alone. Researchers are beginning to understand how and why.

The Trump administration is trying to roll back a regulation that requires showerheads to conserve water and saves owners an average of $70 and nearly 3,000 gallons of water yearly per showerhead.

Persistent heat waves and dry lightning are part of the problem. For firefighters, the erratic behavior gets dangerous quickly.

Persistent heat waves and dry lightning are part of the problem. For firefighters, the erratic behavior gets dangerous quickly.