Prolonged droughts, wildfires and water shortages. Torrential downpours that overwhelm dams and cause catastrophic flooding.

If you stepped outside either during the morning or afternoon Wednesday, you may have noticed your car was a little dirtier ...

This is done by the leaves directly shading out sunlight and by the water from the pond surface absorbing some of the heat during evaporation. There are many considerations when designing a rain ...

In addition to water supply, the benefits of rainwater harvesting in recent years have grown to include stormwater management ...

A new study led by the University of Vermont (UVM) uncovers a critical challenge in accurately classifying precipitation as ...

A mild start to Monday with rain, snow ... when large amounts of water fall, it will absorb heat from the environment as it evaporates. This process cools the surface. A weaker storm will result ...

The answer is crucial, many believe, to the ease with which life could arise there, at least on the surface. Rain implies a warmer climate, where water could flow or pool for long periods ...

The Houston metro area gets frequent visits from severe thunderstorms, usually triggered by cold fronts conflicting with the ever-present humid tropical air from the Gulf of Mexico, and the ...