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Benefits of the drought in Iowa
Photo by Phil Roeder, Flickr. While the drought had many negative consequences, there were also a few benefits. Iowa Public Radio highlighted some of these benefits in a story last week. The drought...
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Drought could lead to forced water limits in Iowa
Photo by steelersfan8765, Flickr. Drought conditions could lead to water conservation measures in some parts of Iowa. Especially in Iowa’s northwest counties, there’s a chance that some areas will have...
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On the Radio: Visitation increases at Iowa’s state parks
Dolliver State Park in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Photo by DopT, Flickr. Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses increased visitation at Iowa’s state...
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On the Radio: The drought’s environmental benefits
Photo by cwwycoff1, Flickr. Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses the benefits of last year’s drought. This past year’s drought actually...
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Rain helps lessen drought in Iowa
Photo by iowa_spirit_walker, Flickr. This week’s rain has helped lessen the drought in Iowa. The rainfall for the week was the most that has fallen in Iowa since June 2011. The rain came after the...
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Iowa’s drought down to one percent of land
Photo by wxMom; Flickr According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, a drought which covered most of Iowa farmland at the beginning of the year has dwindled down to one percent of Iowa’s land. The year...
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After wet spring, Iowa may be headed into drought conditions
Photo by Joe Murphy; Flickr This spring was Iowa’s wettest on record. However, the recent streak of dry weather has meteorologists concerned that the state may be in for a flash drought. Although only...
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America’s risk for water scarcity linked to drought conditions
Photo by Burning Rubber; Flickr A new report from Columbia University’s Water Center reveals that some of America’s businesses and cities are undergoing a much greater risk than before of water...
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How Iowans adjust to climate change
2012 derecho;Photo by Meridith112, Flickr. KWWL’s Special Assignment Report this week was focused on Iowa’s changing climate. Between 2012’s drought and severe storms like those that rolled through the...
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Iowa water levels in good shape for 2014
Photo by Carl Wycoff (Flickr) Normal snow levels over the winter season and cooler spring temperatures may lead to a more moderate 2014 in Iowa, according to state water and climate experts. In an...
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Iowa farmers hope for more precipitation in August
Image via Iowa Environmental Mesonet After excessive precipitation in June, July saw a bit of a dry spell, so Iowa farmers are hoping for a little more rainfall in August. Heavy rainfall yesterday...
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Southeastern Iowa experiencing “abnormally dry” conditions
(Chris Fenimore / NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI) Nick Fetty | June 21, 2016 https://iowaenvironmentalfocus.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/rss-52504-1-drought.mp3 About 14 percent of Iowa experienced abnormal dryness...
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Precipitation in Iowa falls below average for first time since June
Streamflow remains above average for much of northeastern Iowa as the state heads into the driest season of the year. (Iowa DNR) Jenna Ladd | November 8, 2016 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources...
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Natural disasters cost $175 billion in 2016, highest since 2012
St. Antoine hospital in Jérémie, Haiti was among the structures damaged when Hurricane Matthew ravaged the country earlier this year. (CDC Global/flickr) Jenna Ladd | January 6, 2017 Shortly after the...
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2016 marks third consecutive hottest year on record
Ethiopia, among many other African countries, experienced extreme drought and famine in 2016. (European Comission DG Echo/flickr) Jenna Ladd | January 19, 2017 Yet another record was set on Wednesday...
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Rising temperatures deplete Colorado River
The Colorado River provides drinking water for 40 million people. (Katie Rompala/flickr) Jenna Ladd | February 24, 2017 The volume of the Colorado River has decreased by 19 percent since 2000, and...
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Top doctors say climate change harms human health
The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health details how climate change will affect human health in specific regions of the U.S. (Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health) Jenna Ladd |...
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Climate change decreases number of working days for Illinois farmers
Extreme heat and drought are becoming more common thanks to climate change, both lead to “kernel abortion” in corn plants. (Erick Larson/Mississippi State Extension) Jenna Ladd | April 6, 2017...
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Wildfires become more common and intense as Earth warms up
Smoke billows from the Lodgepole Complex wildfire of eastern Montana. (Montana Public Radio) Jenna Ladd| July 26, 2017 A wildfire as large as New York City is currently ripping across eastern Montana,...
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Iowa farmers face low yields, low prices
Half of the state is in a drought, putting farmers at-risk for serious losses this harvest season. (flickr/TumblingRun) Katelyn Weisbrod | August 16, 2017 Nearly half of the state is in a drought this...
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