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Firefighters with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection remove dead trees near Cressman, June 6, 2016.

Feds: Drought Kills 66 Million Trees In Sierra Nevada

The number of trees in California's Sierra Nevada forests killed by drought, a bark beetle epidemic and warmer temperatures has dramatically increased since last year, raising fears they will fuel catastrophic wildfires and endanger people's lives.

Despite the ongoing drought in California, the Folsom Lake reservoir is kept at only 60 percent capacity in the winter to prevent major flooding if a winter storm occurs. Some hope to prevent the waste of water by relying on more accurate weather predictions.

In California, Dealing With A Drought And Preparing For A Flood

Why are some California reservoirs releasing water even though the state is going through an extreme drought? Turns out it's to prevent an even bigger disaster. But the strategy may change soon.

Homes destroyed by Cyclone Idai litter the riverbanks of Buzi district, Mozambique. Weather forecasters there say they do not have all the resources they need to cope with more extreme weather affecting the country as a result of climate change.

Meteorologists Can't Keep Up With Climate Change In Mozambique

As world leaders gather for a climate summit in Madrid, some of the countries most vulnerable to climate change say they need improved forecasting tools.

Property damaged by the East Gippsland fires in Sarsfield, Victoria, on New Year's Day.

Australians Brace For Flames As 'Frighteningly Quick' Bushfires Advance Toward Sydney

Authorities have warned of worsening conditions over the weekend, while the deputy fire commissioner for New South Wales cautions people of the fires' "frighteningly quick" advance.

Less Sex, Fewer Babies: Blame The Internet And Career Priorities

America's birthrate continues to decline, and young people are having less sex, amid career pressures and a confusing online dating scene. The declining fertility rate raises alarms for the economy.

Officials Say San Diego County Has Healthy Water Supply Despite Drought

The Water Authority also announced that regional water savings stayed strong during the summer.

After a series of devastating wildfires, like the 2019 Kincade Fire, California had planned on spending billions to prepare for climate-driven disasters.

California Was Set To Spend Over $1 Billion to Prevent Wildfires. Then Came COVID-19

Communities were counting on historic levels of funding to prepare for climate change-driven disasters. Now, efforts are on hold.

A woman works among drought-tolerant plants in her front yard in San Diego, July 9, 2014.

California Looks At Easing Drought Cuts After Wet Winter

Members of the state Water Resources Control Board - czars of the state's drought emergency program - will decide May 18 whether to remove the 11-month-old statewide order.

In Guatemala, A Bad Year For Corn — And For U.S. Aid

Last spring, Trump froze almost $500 million in funding to three Central American countries to pressure them to stop the flow of migrants. The impact on farmers could end up increasing migration.

In Guatemala, A Bad Year For Corn — And For U.S. Aid

Last spring, Trump froze almost $500 million in funding to three Central American countries to pressure them to stop the flow of migrants. The impact on farmers could end up increasing migration.

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