Newswise Breaking News Channel: Drought

Expert Available: Washington Post Report: Most U.S. Cities Aren't Prepared for Climate Change

George Washington University — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:00:08 EST

A report out today by The Washington Post finds most cities in the United States are not prepared for climate change. ...

Ongoing Drought and Wildfires Across New Jersey and Northeast Lead To Poor Air Quality Warnings

Hackensack Meridian Health — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:45:07 EST

Expert pitch on smoke dangers from wildfires

From Cali to Belem: United Nations Conventions Must Fight Climate and Biodiversity Crises With United Efforts

Wildlife Conservation Society — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:55:22 EST

It is imperative that governments meeting here at the UN's Biodiversity Conference take action ensuring an alignment of the world's biodiversity and climate agendas.

Watershed Moment: Engineers Invent High-Yield Atmospheric Water Capture Device for Arid Regions

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:30:21 EST

As a megadrought stresses the water supply throughout the Southwest, revolutionary research out of UNLV is answering this problem with a groundbreaking technology that pulls large amounts of water from the air in low humidity.

Green Leaf Volatiles: A Natural Ally in Plant Stress Resistance

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:55:59 EST

Scientists have identified a natural compound, (Z)-3-hexenyl butyrate (HB), that can induce stomatal closure in plants, a defense mechanism to conserve water and protect against pathogens. This discovery could lead to more sustainable agricultural practices by enhancing crop resilience to environmental stresses without the need for synthetic pesticides.

New Parasite Discovered Amid Decline of California's Unique Channel Island Fox

Florida Atlantic University — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:30:27 EST

In the 1990s, the San Miguel Island fox nearly went extinct, with numbers dropping to just 15. A recovery program increased their population by 2010, but from 2014 to 2018, it fell to 30% of its peak due to a new acanthocephalan parasite, exacerbated by a prolonged drought. A collaborative research effort employed morphological and molecular methods, alongside necropsy records, to identify the parasite and assess its health impacts on the foxes.

Not Running Dry: UNLV Project Tackles Water Scarcity in Rural Communities

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:45:16 EST

A UNLV research team is developing sustainable water management solutions for rural arid areas in the U.S. and China, focusing on wastewater reuse through solar-powered treatment processes. The project aims to provide low-cost technologies for non-potable -- and possibly potable -- reuse in rural communities in both countries, addressing water scarcity and quality issues.

Declines in Plant Resilience Threaten Carbon Storage in the Arctic

Ohio State University — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:05:45 EST

Rapid warming has impacted the northern ecosystem so significantly that scientists are concerned the region's vegetation is losing the ability to recover from climate shocks, suggests a new study.

Experts Say Drought Can Affect Wildlife, Livestock

West Virginia University — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:00:56 EST

Expert Offers Insight on Restoring Groundwater Reserves Following Prolonged Drought

West Virginia University — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:45:00 EST

Fire Safety Expert Advises Against Outdoor Burning During 'Unusually Dry' Fire Season

West Virginia University — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:30:14 EST

In an Era of Climate Change, Clean Water and Reliable Water Storage for Floods and Droughts Is a Possibility!

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:04 EST

Dr. Seongpil Jeong and Kyungjin Cho of the Center for Water Cycle Research at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed an aquifer storage technique that could improve the potential for stable water storage.

Expert Warns Forest Health at Risk in Prolonged Drought

West Virginia University — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:05:08 EST

New Research Reveals How El NinO Caused the Greatest Ever Mass Extinction

University of Bristol — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:00:00 EST

Mega ocean warming El Nino events were key in driving the largest extinction of life on planet Earth some 252 million years ago, according to new research.

Revitalizing pak choi: unveiling the genetic mechanisms behind drought tolerance

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:05:46 EST

Scientists have discovered a genetic mechanism in pak choi that boosts drought tolerance by regulating ascorbic acid levels. By silencing the BcSRC2 gene, researchers found that the plant's ascorbic acid content decreased, reducing its drought resistance. Conversely, overexpressing BcSRC2 raised ascorbic acid levels, enhancing the plant's tolerance. This finding could guide future breeding strategies to help crops cope with water scarcity.

Study suggests US droughts, rainy extremes becoming more severe

Ohio State University — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:05:56 EST

Severe drought in the American Southwest and Mexico and more severe wet years in the Northeast are the modern norm in North America, according to new research - and the analysis suggests these seasonal patterns will be more extreme in the future.

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers examine how drought and water volume affect nutrients in Apalachicola River

Florida State University — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:05:41 EST

New research led by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Assistant Professor Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf examined how drought and water volume in the Lower Apalachicola River watershed affect nitrogen and phosphorous, crucial nutrients for a healthy aquatic ecosystem.

Dangerous Airborne Fungus Boosted by California Droughts

University of California San Diego — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:00:59 EST

Researchers from UC San Diego and UC Berkeley have identified the seasonal and climate-based cycles of Valley fever, an emerging but dangerous fungal disease spread through dust in the air.

New UNLV Startup is Tapping "Unseen River" of Water Hidden in Ambient Air

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:05:55 EST

WAVR Technologies, first startup to launch from NSF SWSIE resources, advances the search for water sustainability solutions in harsh desert climates.

New study highlights expansion of drylands amidst impact of climate change

University of Bristol — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:00:00 EST

Nearly half of the world's land surface is now classified as drylands and these areas are accelerating their own proliferation, according to new research.