Drought

Droughts occur when there is no rain or little rain for a long time. When available water falls below demand due to excessive use of the water supply, this can also lead to droughts. Droughts can last months, years or even decades. Soil becomes dry, hard and cracked. Plants cannot grow in damaged soil. There is less water for drinking, farming and wildlife. 

Although droughts have always naturally occurred throughout history, climate change is having a large impact. Hotter weather causes water to evaporate, leaving soil drier. In many regions, a warming planet also results in less rain, less snow fall and less snow melt in the spring - less water means drier soil.

The overall frequency of extreme droughts is much more likely due to climate change. On a global scale, it is possible that the tropics and other wet places will get wetter, while deserts and other subtropical dry regions will become drier. Worsening droughts are a characteristic fingerprint of a changing climate.

Product Size: 5.5" x 4.5" x 4"

Thunderheads are sewn and crafted using recycled fibers that meet Global Recycling Standards. There are no plastic parts, only high-quality soft fabrics and embroidered eyes and details. The attached educational cards are printed from recycled paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. 

Thunderheads meet and surpass all US safety standards. Regular size Thunderheads are appropriate and safe for all ages. Key chain size Thunderheads are only for age 3 and up. 

Hand wash only using a damp cloth and warm water.  Air dry.  We do not recommend cleaning in a washing machine or drying in a drier.  Check all labels upon arrival of purchase. 

From this website, we deliver within the United States.  We ship orders within 1–2 business days once they are received. Please see the link at page bottom for international orders. We're confident that you'll love your Thunderheads purchase, but if you need to make a return for any reason, we accept returns within 14 days of your purchase date. Please note, we only accept items in their original condition with the tags still attached. See the page bottom for further details.