Life
Drought Parches Florida
The state was unusually dry for much of 2025, but the intensity of the drought has ratcheted up since January 2026.
Editorial Staff Updated 13 days ago
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8 articles tagged with "drought"
Life
'Switch' behind flash drought in Puerto Rico uncovered
Strategic angle: A rapid onset of drought in Puerto Rico poses challenges for producers and communities.
Editorial Staff 15 days ago
Life
Briefing: Tropical volcanic eruptions trigger atmospheric changes that drive droughts in Asia
Strategic angle: Research reveals how volcanic activity impacts weather patterns, leading to significant drought conditions.
Editorial Staff 22 days ago
Life
Briefing: Drought spurs rise in antibiotic-resistant soil microbes
Strategic angle: A new Caltech study reveals a link between drought conditions and the increase of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soils, potentially impacting public health.
Editorial Staff 29 days ago
Politics
Briefing: An answer to America's drought may be hiding in the toilet
Strategic angle: Americans are open to paying more for recycled wastewater as cities seek solutions to climate-induced drought.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Life
Briefing: High-resolution atlas shows how thirsty plants hold out during drought
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how plants adapt to extreme drought conditions in the American Southwest.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Politics
Briefing: Why is chocolate so expensive — and where have prices risen most?
Strategic angle: Chocolate prices rose 18% across the EU in 2025 — the highest increase of any food item — as drought in West Africa drove up cocoa costs.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Strategic view: Heatwaves driving recent ‘surge’ in compound drought and heat extremes
Strategic implications in focus: Drought and heatwaves occurring together – known as “compound” events – have surged across the globe.
Editorial Staff about 2 months ago