Stories Tagged as
Drought
The Mexico City water crisis, explained
by
Amy Scott
and Sean McHenry
May 27, 2024
The most populated North American metro area is facing a "Day Zero" scenario, and longstanding issues with infrastructure and water management are part of the problem.
Historic drought at the Panama Canal threatens global shipping
Mar 6, 2024
Many fewer vessels now traverse the canal daily. The water deficit is a global phenomenon that has been linked to climate change.
Can cloud seeding save a drought-stricken "national treasure"?
by
Amy Scott
Jan 9, 2024
Nevada is among several states investing in technology to manipulate the weather.
How an Iowa farmer pushes through less-than-average crop yields
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Livi Burdette
Jul 27, 2023
It takes a "that's farming, buddy!" attitude — and crop insurance helps, too.
As Mississippi Riverfront development booms, wetlands become crucial to stave off flooding
by
Eric Schmid
Jun 20, 2023
Many cities along the Mississippi are redeveloping their riverfronts. But these projects are often threatened by flooding.
The Colorado River water rights deal is a stopgap. What's next?
May 23, 2023
This proposal could save the river system from imminent collapse, but in 2026, the current drought management guidelines will expire.
Water managers float idea of paying farmers to reduce use of Colorado River
Dec 19, 2022
The seven states have until late January to agree on massive water conservation measures or the feds say they’ll impose cuts.
For public good, not for profit.
Despite drought, this Iowa farmer had a record harvest
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Nov 8, 2022
April Hemmes was in the "Goldilocks spot" when it came to weather.
Drought in South Texas has farmers worried about their crops
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 17, 2022
In South Texas, two reservoirs supply water to both sides of the border. For the past few years, they’ve struggled to remain half-full.
The Corn Belt is facing smaller yields, but higher prices are keeping this farmer's hopes up
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Nicholas Guiang
Sep 15, 2022
Drought has made the last few years tough for farmers like Keith Alverson of Chester, South Dakota. But higher corn prices are keeping him optimistic.