Rich people don't sleep well when poor people are thirsty.' How Cape Town residents are living with the threat of the taps running dry and have changed their relationship with water forever.

When it comes to drought relief. most eyes look to the sky. But now some USDA experts are suggesting that at least part of the drought solution is not above us, but below us in the soil.

Will the Colorado River dry up? Mr. Beat examines the dangers of cities like Las Vegas running out of water due to recent population growth and drought in the American Southwest.

Drought caused by climate change is forcing El Paso, Texas residents to find alternate sources of water.

The irrigation that grows crops, especially in dry countries, can also be responsible for taxing aquifers beyond their capacities. Groundwater depletion is embedded in the international food trade, with countries exporting crops grown...

USDA is helping ranchers learn to keep some green on their land even during drought.

This video discusses the severe drought in the Western Cape region of South Africa, which has led to a significant decrease in rainfall and water reserves. The speaker, who is a government official, explains the potential long-term...

This video is answering the question of what causes droughts.

California has been historically dry, but healthy soil practices are helping some farmers weather the drought.

This video highlights the severe water shortage crisis in Cape Town, South Africa. It showcases the struggles of the people in the area to collect water and how they are adapting to the situation. The video also provides information on...

A young Eagle Scout in Southern California created a water-wise garden project at the Lenain Water Treatment facility, demonstrating to tourists how to plant native plants and succulents in a way that is much less water-intensive. His...

This video discusses the alarming issue of sand extraction from the Mekong River in Cambodia. The high demand for sand has led to environmental degradation, including the loss of wetlands and collapsing riverbanks. The video highlights...

This live-action video program is about drought. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and...

Is the frequency of extreme weather events a sign that global warming is gaining pace and exceeding predictions?



"Now, direct evidence of the footprint or the fingerprint of global warming: we're seeing more frequent,...

The cycle of water from the air to the ground to the oceans and back to the air never ends. Water is found in the air, in the ground, in rivers and oceans, and it's found as gas, liquid, and solid. As it moves though phases and locations...

Real World Science : The Science of Climate Change
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This program begins by explaining how scientists have learned that Earth’s climate has changed many times over billions of years and that Earth’s climate is...

David Stahle travels to ancient forests around the world, collecting tree rings to learn more about major climate and historical events dating back hundreds and thousands of years. With help from the National Science Foundation, he uses...

The cycle of water from the air to the ground to the oceans and back to the air never ends. Water is found in the air, in the ground, in rivers and oceans, and it's found as gas, liquid, and solid. As it moves though phases and locations...

The cycle of water from the air to the ground to the oceans and back to the air never ends. Water is found in the air, in the ground, in rivers and oceans, and it's found as gas, liquid, and solid. As it moves though phases and locations...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Depression uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...

Record high temperatures in the region are accelerated by soil drying, and together these changes are magnifying the decline of soil water. <br/>

The cycle of water from the air to the ground to the oceans and back to the air never ends. Water is found in the air, in the ground, in rivers and oceans, and it's found as gas, liquid, and solid. As it moves though phases and locations...

This video explains the concept of adaptation and natural selection in evolution. It uses examples of bison and finches to demonstrate how variations that help organisms survive in their environment are passed on to future generations....

Sometimes, Mother Nature just decides to ruin an entire culture for the hell of it. From an Egyptian city sinking into the ground to ancient Antarcticans being hit with an asteroid, these are 10 Civilizations Wiped Out By Nature.