Richer countries must do more to help those already experiencing the climate crisis
Our research has brought us into contact with multiple communities whose lives are increasingly precarious thanks to climate change.
March 3, 2020 • ~7 min
West Coast water trouble will head east
Thanks to climate change, "the East Coast could start looking like the West Coast from a water standpoint. That's going to be a real challenge."
Feb. 18, 2020 • ~5 min
‘Perfect droughts’ hit California water sources 6 times a century
Widespread "perfect droughts" affect southern California water sources about six times a century, according to a study of tree rings going back to 1126.
Jan. 13, 2020 • ~6 min
How deep roots help conifers survive drought
When conditions remain dry, do trees grow new roots to tap water sources or rely on established roots that already go deep? A new study has the answer.
Dec. 30, 2019 • ~4 min
Aloe has a trick that thirsty crops could use
Aloe and other succulents can thrive as houseplants despite little water. New research suggests a cellular trick of aloe's could lead to drought-proof crops.
Aug. 6, 2019 • ~3 min
Raise costs for water in cities to better handle droughts?
A new simulation shows how changing the incentives for using and storing water could help deal with droughts while also meeting demand.
Aug. 2, 2019 • ~8 min
Network sounds the alarm to prevent famine from drought
A group called FEWS NET identifies famine risk factors and issues alerts to humanitarian NGOs and government agencies. Here's how it works.
July 31, 2019 • ~8 min
Sierra Nevada pools and riffles are in trouble
"The high elevation zone you love to hike around in, and streams that you love to go fishing in, and places that you look to as your refuge for solace are changing."
April 8, 2019 • ~5 min
To offset drought, retrofit older power plants
A retrofit for some older power plants could mitigate the surprisingly large impact of drought on their capacity.
March 27, 2019 • ~5 min
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