In South Texas, two reservoirs supply water to both sides of the border. For the past few years, they’ve struggled to remain half-full.

Drought has made the last few years tough for farmers like Keith Alverson of Chester, South Dakota. But higher corn prices are keeping him optimistic.

On of the state’s major sources of water, the Colorado River, has fallen to historic lows.

Farmers are paying more for equipment and supplies. Drought in the Great Plains has hurt corn and wheat. The Ukraine war also plays a role.

“Fuel moisture” drives wildfires, and the metric can be used to better allocate firefighting resources.

Officials are searching for a way to increase the flow of water without disrupting the environment and Panamanian society.

Coal, natural gas and nuclear plants need water to make the steam that moves turbines, and as a cooling agent.

Rawlins is replacing miles of leaky pipeline that’s more than 100 years old. Some of the original piping is made of wood.

A historic drought and massive wildfire have hurt the outdoor tourism industry in the Southwest United States.

“This is scary stuff,” one researcher tells us.