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$21.4 Million US-Israel Center to Develop Water-Energy Technologies

A U.S.-Israel team that includes researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has received $21.4 million over five years from DOE’s Office of International Affairs and Israel’s Ministry of Energy to develop new technologies to help solve global water challenges.

12-Hour Shifts, Sleeping in RVs: Carlsbad Desalination Plant Gets New Crew

A 10-person crew is in the midst of a three-week shelter-in-place shift at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, relieving an initial crew that self-quarantined on site for three weeks to continue producing clean drinking water for county residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Starting March 19, the first crew of 10 “mission-critical employees” was stationed at the plant to continue operations, working two 12-hour shifts each day and sleeping in RVs in the plant parking lot, according to Poseidon Water, which manages the plant. Food and other supplies were delivered on a daily basis.

The crew was relieved last Thursday and the current crew will remain at the plant until April 30.

After Last Week’s Storm, April is Already 3rd Wettest Month on Record

Although a mere 13 days old, this is the third-wettest April on record in San Diego, the National Weather Service reported Monday.

Largest Dam Removal Project in US Takes Further Step Forward

The Klamath River Renewal Corporation’s (KRRC) plans to remove four dams on the Klamath River in the US has taken a major step forward with the issuance of key documents from the California State Water Board.

Groundwater Might Be Newest Cash Crop for Valley Farmers

San Joaquin Valley farmers may soon have another crop to sell along with almonds, tomatoes, and peppers — the groundwater beneath their land.

Coronavirus Air Pollution Plunge Could Guide San Diego Climate Plans

Traffic and the amount of harmful chemicals in the air have dropped amid coronavirus closures, data shows. Telework isn’t currently part of the city’s Climate Action Plan – but it could become part of updated versions.

Second Crew Begins Work at Carlsbad Desalination Plant Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

A 10-person crew is in the midst of a three-week shelter-in-place shift at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, relieving an initial crew that self-quarantined on site for three weeks to continue producing clean drinking water for county residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Starting March 19, the first crew of 10 “mission-critical employees” was stationed at the plant to continue operations, working two 12-hour shifts each day and sleeping in RVs in the plant parking lot, according to Poseidon Water, which manages the plant.

Opinion: California’s Farm Workers Desperately Need PPE and Coronavirus Tests

The COVID-19 epidemic has made clear how much our society depends on essential services we too often take for granted. Among these is agricultural work and the people who plant and harvest our food.

Carlsbad Desal Plant Rotates Crew Sheltering In Place to Ensure Continued Production of Water Supply For San Diego County

New team of mission-critical employees relieves original 10-person crew, begins 21-day lock-in at critical water facility for operational continuity.

Solar and Storage Advocates Call for Real-Time Pricing Option in California

Real-time pricing of electricity can help integrate renewables, reduce costly and polluting peak-period generation, and save customers money, the trade groups say. They call for California to make real-time pricing an option in the San Diego area.