Tag: Drought
A Survivalist’s Look at the Issues of the Day
Are you a prepper or a survivalist? From the Iran blockade to Hanta virus risks, sometimes your mindset matters more than your gear.
Drought, the Super El Niño, and Other Weather Threats
A forecast that is too hot and too dry threatens to exacerbate day-to-day problems and make the summer of 2026 a difficult one.
The Heat is On for Much of the U.S.
The national Weather Services predicts a hooter-than-normal summer for much of the U.S.
Lack of Rain in Corn Belt Threatens Crops
The drought monitor map released 6/22/23 shows that California is no longer facing drought conditions, but the Midwest is.
California Drought may be Ending with a Gurgle
A atmospheric river is pouring rain and snow into California for the next few days. While this may hep the drought, it will also cause flooding.
The West Runs Out of Water as Colorado River Dwindles
The Colorado River, which provides water to tens of millions of people in the west, is running out of water. California and Arizona may be hit the worst.
Europe is Facing its Worst Drought in at Least 500 Years
Europe's drought is affecting crop yields, hyrdropower generation and inland shipping.
It May be Time to Move
If you live in Southern California or in any of the states that draw water from the Colorado River, you might want to move before it is too late.
California Orders Thousands of Farmers and Cities to Stop Pumping Water
California regulators ordered thousands of large users of water to stop using water from the Sacramento and San Joquin rivers and watershed.
It’s More than Just the War Causing Food Shortages
Long-time readers may recall stories we published in 2021 about the drought on the West Coast, which was recently called the worst drought in...