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![]() DroughtA drought is a shortage of rainfall. Droughts aren't usually thought of in the same way as other natural disasters, such as floods or hurricanes. No one knows for sure how severe a drought will be — until the rains return. But droughts can be more costly than other natural disasters.
In general, adopt or change to practices, techniques and equipment that use less water or work well regardless of drought conditions, before you need them. Not only will this make drought conditions easier to bear, it will reduce demand on existing supplies in general. Always observe state and local restrictions on water use during a drought. If restricted, for example, do not water your lawn, wash your car or other non-essential uses, to help ensure there is enough water for general, essential uses. (Source: EPA, WordNet / Photo: Flickr) Articles about DroughtFri, Apr 27 2012 at 7:54 AM EST A drought-resistant sunflower gene was spliced into soy, bolstering hopes for improved yields as Argentina grapples with global warming.Thu, Apr 26 2012 at 11:26 PM EST The Australian government is working with states and territories to develop more effective measures to help farmers during the next drought.Mon, Apr 16 2012 at 5:31 AM EST The Environment Agency declared another 17 counties short of water, and warned the situation may continue until the end of the year.Wed, Mar 28 2012 at 1:40 PM EST Could the weather occurrence responsible for the disastrous floods and droughts of the last two years also be to blame for a century of flu pandemics? New research explains.Wed, Mar 28 2012 at 12:57 PM EST It's amplifying risks from drought, floods, storms and rising seas, particularly threatening island states, poor nations and arid regions.Wed, Mar 14 2012 at 12:42 AM EST The study reported that the increasing amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will result in 'significant further global warming' for the area.Thu, Feb 23 2012 at 2:51 PM EST Study: A 'decrease in summer storm activity' likely led to sources of waters, like lakes, drying up faster than they could be replenished.Mon, Feb 20 2012 at 7:13 PM EST Wildfires are expected to become more severe and common around the world due to global warming.Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 11:53 AM EST Future mission to Mars plan to dig a little deeper on the Martian surface to see if life is hiding underground.Mon, Jan 30 2012 at 12:13 AM EST Drought conditions in Texas and Kansas have led livestock owners to look north toward Nebraska to maintain their herds.
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