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 9 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 11 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 18 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 25 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 27 days 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 29 days 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 1 month ago