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October 2025

Map highlights U.S. water rights systems. California launches climate vulnerability platform. Research shows effects of drought on grasslands and shrublands.

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September 2025

Drought increases the risk of intimate partner violence. Global drought impacts detailed in report by NDMC and UNCCD. Researchers assess drought impacts on tropical trees.

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August 2025

Study shows impact of human activity on Southwest megadrought. Plants found to have more water capacity than previously thought. Wildfires can affect Nevada water quality.

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July 2025

Study assesses drought’s impact on agriculture in the Southeast. Southwest drought expected to continue through 21st Century. New research shows solar panels can benefit grasslands.

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June 2025

'Thirstwaves' are becoming more prevalent in the US. Colorado River Basin groundwater losses highlighted in new report. Researchers find drought-resilient plant.

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May 2025

Switzerland launches national platform to assess and respond to drought conditions. Study analyzes effect of drought on heat wave intensity, duration and exposure. Study assesses the Amazon's response to long-term drought conditions.

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April 2025

El Paso facility will use novel purification to help ‘drought-proof’ water supply. Delaware Climate Office unveils website to track drought conditions. Drought among the causes for bird population losses in the Midwest.

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March 2025

PhenoMap helps producers assess forage conditions. Report highlights joint efforts to address drought in California. Case study details water conservation wins in Colorado.

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February 2025

Drought may adversely impact frogs and toads in Amazon and Atlantic rainforests. New study could pave the way for more drought-resilient corn varieties. Drought and wildfire exacerbate tree cover loss in California.

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January 2025

Droughts exacerbate PFAS contamination in wastewater. Increasing evaporative demand a key driver in hydroclimate whiplash. Increasing drought events likely to impact wildlife populations.

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December 2024

Lower freshwater levels could indicate drier phase on Earth. World Drought Atlas shares solutions through adaptation pathways framework. Study reveals increasing role of evaporative demand in western U.S. drought.

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November 2024

Study of Darwin’s finches shows how drought can shape evolution. Article shines light on extreme weather and nitrate pollution. Interactive map shows effects of climate change on extreme weather.

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