High and Dry
Utah’s immense Great Salt Lake has receded in recent years, revealing the microbial reefs crucial to its ecosystem.
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Songs of the Dammed
As Lake Powell water levels drop, native plants are reclaiming Glen Canyon.
The Newt Normal
Droughts, wildfires, floods, and other extreme weather events are putting an unprecedented strain on California newts. With help, scientists think these remarkable animals will be able to persevere.
Water Makes a Hive Thrive
Just like us, honeybees can die if they get too hot. To cool off, they’ve devised their own kind of air conditioning, ferrying water home and then fanning it with their wings.
Mother Load
Multitasking bat moms carry their nursing pups underwing all while navigating a growing array of threats in the Australian forests they call home.
Chennai Ran Out of Water — But That’s Only Half the Story
To reduce flooding and bridge droughts, India’s southern coastal metropolis is using ancient knowledge, community action, and wetlands restoration to harness its monsoon rains.
Last Tree Standing
Since 2011, drought and pestilence have killed more than 100 million trees in California. What does that mean for the fate of the world’s largest tree, the giant sequoia?
The Color of Drought
A record-setting dry spell is transforming California’s forests—and in this case, colorful foliage is not a good thing.
Songs of the Dammed
As Lake Powell water levels drop, native plants are reclaiming Glen Canyon.
The Newt Normal
Droughts, wildfires, floods, and other extreme weather events are putting an unprecedented strain on California newts. With help, scientists think these remarkable animals will be able to persevere.
Water Makes a Hive Thrive
Just like us, honeybees can die if they get too hot. To cool off, they’ve devised their own kind of air conditioning, ferrying water home and then fanning it with their wings.
Mother Load
Multitasking bat moms carry their nursing pups underwing all while navigating a growing array of threats in the Australian forests they call home.
Chennai Ran Out of Water — But That’s Only Half the Story
To reduce flooding and bridge droughts, India’s southern coastal metropolis is using ancient knowledge, community action, and wetlands restoration to harness its monsoon rains.
Last Tree Standing
Since 2011, drought and pestilence have killed more than 100 million trees in California. What does that mean for the fate of the world’s largest tree, the giant sequoia?
The Color of Drought
A record-setting dry spell is transforming California’s forests—and in this case, colorful foliage is not a good thing.