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"We had two years of drought here in a row, and that followed that horrible freeze."

Outdoors

Farmers scramble after pantry staple crop becomes nearly impossible to grow: 'We lost ... trees totally to drought, completely dead'

"The rate at which the Amazon is drying up is scary and much faster than anyone predicted."

Outdoors

UNICEF issues urgent warning after record-breaking drought impacts nearly half a billion children: 'We are witnessing the devastation of an essential ecosystem that families rely on'

"Beautiful and practical."

Home

Passerby shares photos of drought-stricken city's unique neighborhoods: 'They embrace the desert terrain'

This water-wise approach to landscaping, called xeriscaping, is getting more popular as increasingly busy homeowners search for ways to save money.

Home

Homeowner shares stunning image of drought-resistant lawn alternative: 'What a perfect little oasis'

"We really still haven't seen numbers yet to see what that means in terms of monetary value."

Business

Report reveals dire impact of record drought on New Jersey farmers: 'Crop loss anywhere between 30% and 80%'

"Gorgeous yard."

Home

Homeowner shares before-and-after photos of post-drought lawn transformation: 'I absolutely love it'

This is already great news for growers of lettuce and broccoli.

Tech

Scientists' discovery of drought-resistant crops could change the future of agriculture — here's what it means for the global food supply

"It's an important reminder that every sentient being is either being subjected or is ultimately going to be subjected to the negative impacts of climate change."

Outdoors

Experts warn population could face continued mass displacement after catastrophic drought leaves land barren — here's why the rest of the world should be paying attention

The lake is drying up and leaving behind cracked earth and pungent dead fish.

Outdoors

Prolonged drought and record-breaking summer temperatures cause crucial lake to shrink: 'The problem will get worse next year'

"We are still seeing high outdoor use, and for these residents, we need to see a significant change in behavior."

Outdoors

Officials expand multi-stage water restrictions on major U.S. city amid ongoing drought: 'Plans to increase enforcement, including issuance of fines'

"The situation is bleak."

Outdoors

Farmers scramble as prolonged drought in Mexico devastates crop yields: 'Almost no vegetation in the landscape'

This story is an extreme example of how droughts and weather changes impact people’s lives worldwide.

Outdoors

Officials cautiously hopeful after vital canal refills following year of drought: 'We now have a path forward'