Too hot for trout: Why some anglers are rethinking their approach to fly fishing
As Western Montana's blue-ribbon trout waters warm due to climate change, anglers are increasingly wrestling with the ethics of their sport.
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What is 'food resilience'? Ask these Ethiopian farmers facing conflict and drought
Many farmers in Ethiopia have lost valuable land for growing crops. They're learning to change the way they work to make the most out of what they have.
Carolina Curious: Kids ask why the weather changes so often in such little time and more
Sixth graders at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Winston-Salem are curious about the weather in the area. In the latest installment of Carolina Curious, WFDD’s Amy Diaz took these questions — along with an umbrella — to the experts at the North Carolina State Climate Office.
Climate officials say NC had its driest June in more than 125 years
Almost the entire state is considered abnormally dry or under drought conditions, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council.
State officials warn of holiday fire risks due to dry conditions
The North Carolina Forest Service is discouraging fireworks and outdoor burning unless the region sees significant rainfall.
El Niño weather is leading to droughts and power cuts in South America
A drought has upended life in several South American cities, leading to water rationing and power cuts as well as forest fires.
What biologists see from the shores of the drying Great Salt Lake
Half of the Great Salt Lake in Utah has now dried up but scientists say there's still some time left to reverse its decline.
The Colorado River rarely reaches the sea. Here's why
More than half of the Colorado River's water is used to grow crops, primarily livestock feed, a new study finds. The river and its users are facing tough decisions as the climate warms.
'Hot droughts' are becoming more common in the arid West, new study finds
Scientists looked at trees to better understand the interplay between temperatures and droughts in the Western U.S. Human-caused climate change is exacerbating both.
Extreme drought conditions impact 9 North Carolina counties
The state Department of Environmental Quality has placed nine North Carolina counties in the extreme drought category, also known as D3.