Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-13

Heavier storms and longer dry spells are drying California and the West

As more rain is concentrated in heavier storms, many parts of California and the western U.S. are drying, new research shows.

NYPost • 2026-05-07

One in six plant species on Earth at risk of dying out within 75 years: new study

Researchers found that 7% to 16% of global plant species studied are expected to lose more than 90% of their range by 2100 under current climate change projections.

Independent • 2026-05-12

Risk of drought in UK grows after unusually dry start to spring

Low river levels after dry April means river flows and groundwater levels have fallen ahead of the summer

The Guardian • 2026-05-11

Lasers in the sky: hi-tech missions track record snowpack loss in US west

Data from missions showing critically low snowpack on mountains across the west raises alarm among experts

Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-12

Looking to DNA for answers as climate change outpaces California wildlife's ability to evolve

Ecosystems are not being able to adapt as quickly as the climate is changing. Scientists are turning to genetic work to guide restoration