Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about drought, curated daily by BrightWire.
When drought dropped water levels in a Shropshire lake, volunteers seized the opportunity to clean up years of hidden trash. The team has already hauled out five buckets of bricks, pottery, and even mobile phones from the Mere.
Europe is facing worsening droughts, but new research shows countries could save up to 40% of their water by switching to renewable energy and fixing leaky infrastructure. The solutions already exist.
When Poland's vital river dropped too low to cool coal plants, the country lost power for over a million homes. But the drought is proving what clean energy advocates have said all along: solar and wind don't need water to keep the lights on.
Reintroduced beavers are creating natural wetlands that help England's parched countryside survive droughts and wildfires. Their dams hold water during dry spells and provide refuge for struggling wildlife.
That viral tip about leaving sugar water for bees? A leading bee scientist says it doesn't actually help and shares what really works. Here's how to truly support struggling bees during hot, dry weather.
Over 1,000 volunteers across North Carolina are helping scientists track the state's drought by reporting daily rainfall conditions from their own backyards. The program welcomes everyone from elementary students to retirees.
Two unexpected places are solving America's water crisis by perfecting a simple idea: clean your wastewater so well you can use it again and again. Las Vegas and Orange County now recycle water so effectively they've become global leaders showing drought-stricken regions a path forward.
When Scott Richardson spotted a kangaroo stuck in thick mud at the bottom of his dried-up dam, he expected the worst. Instead, the determined marsupial's will to survive led to a heartwarming rescue in drought-stricken New South Wales.
Southern Queensland farmers are making smart decisions before a dry spell turns into crisis. By destocking early and building creative water solutions, they're protecting their land and their future.
Scientists watched a wildflower evolve in real time to survive the worst drought in 10,000 years. The discovery shows that some species can adapt fast enough to outpace climate change.
Californians used dramatically less water than predicted over two decades, proving conservation works even as the population grows. Smart policies and efficient appliances are reshaping how the drought-prone state manages its most precious resource.