Arizona experienced one of its driest years in decades, leaving much of the state in drought. But the monsoon has its limits.

The percentage of Nevada land facing abnormally dry to extreme drought conditions has increased by over 350% since July of 2024.

If the state-mandated drought measures are effective, some of the grass that covers vast expanses of the Coachella Valley could fade from green to brown, and gradually turn into desert gardens.

The trucks (and the volunteers inside them) were on a time-sensitive mission: refilling artificial water sources in the ...

As the drought in the southwest deepens, with a first-ever Level 2a Shortage Condition declared for the Colorado River—a major source of water for the desert and all of Southern California ...

Gardening in desert conditions can be challenging, but it's also incredibly rewarding! The key to success lies in selecting plants that are well-adapted to hot, arid climates and low water ...

An unusual deluge has left vibrant blue lagoons amid the palm trees of the Sahara Desert, rejuvenating some drought-stricken areas.

Priming crop plants with a microbe sourced from the roots of desert plants could be a powerful tool to boost crop plant's resilience to drought.

To the editor: I am among the outraged by your article, “Surfing in the California desert? Developer’s plan sparks outrage over water use, drought.” Apparently politicians beholden to ...

Southern New Mexico, from the bootheel area in the southwest to the plains of the southeast, was racked with severe drought conditions this year.

The magic of the desert in full bloom is incomparable. Sure, we may not have the lush, verdant landscapes of our neighbors farther north, but what we have is a spare, resilient beauty that ...

Getting ahead on their dining allows these ravenous critters more wiggle room to find food sources in difficult conditions.