Water is scarce and dirty for many in Fresno County’s small West Park community. They’re not alone. It’s a common and persistent challenge for residents throughout California who rely on water wells.
LANCASTER — In case of an emergency such as an earthquake or wildfire, one key element that could be disrupted, and for an extended period, is water. As such, it is important to include planning for water needs for emergency scenarios, whether for public agencies or individuals. To that end, area water agencies and government […]
San Diego will create California’s first “capacity bank” for water and sewer, allowing breweries and biotech firms to cheaply buy excess water and sewer capacity from former factories. The City Council unanimously approved the capacity bank on Tuesday, calling it an innovative idea that will create jobs and help the city avoid expensive expansions of […]
Say what you will about Russian interference, it just might get us Northern Californians out of this year’s precarious fire season. Meteorologists are forecasting that around Nov. 10, a strong jet stream originating from Russia is likely to undercut the dominant high-pressure ridge sitting off the coast and provide much-needed moisture to the West Coast. […]
The state’s electric grid was experiencing rapid and unprecedented changes even before Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison began shutting off power to millions of people in a desperate scramble to prevent their transmission lines from sparking wildfires. Solar and wind power were booming. Gas-fired power plants were shutting down. Investor-owned utility companies […]
Over 4 billion people live under conditions of severe water scarcity at least one month of the year. Over a billion people spend several hours a day searching for water, wasting precious time and putting them in frequent danger. Some of this scarcity has led to violence and conflict, especially in Africa, Southern Asia and […]
For California Well Owners, Clean Water is Hard to Get as State, Local Hurdles Remain
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMattersby Cresencio Rodriguez-DelgadoWater is scarce and dirty for many in Fresno County’s small West Park community. They’re not alone. It’s a common and persistent challenge for residents throughout California who rely on water wells.
Water Agencies Stress Need for Disaster Plan
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Antelope Valley (Calif.) Pressby Allison GatlinLANCASTER — In case of an emergency such as an earthquake or wildfire, one key element that could be disrupted, and for an extended period, is water. As such, it is important to include planning for water needs for emergency scenarios, whether for public agencies or individuals. To that end, area water agencies and government […]
San Diego Creates State’s First Water, Sewer ‘Capacity Bank’ To Boost Biotech, Breweries
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by David GarrickSan Diego will create California’s first “capacity bank” for water and sewer, allowing breweries and biotech firms to cheaply buy excess water and sewer capacity from former factories. The City Council unanimously approved the capacity bank on Tuesday, calling it an innovative idea that will create jobs and help the city avoid expensive expansions of […]
Will It Rain Soon And End Bay Area’s Fire Season? It May Be Up To Russia
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Matthias GafniSay what you will about Russian interference, it just might get us Northern Californians out of this year’s precarious fire season. Meteorologists are forecasting that around Nov. 10, a strong jet stream originating from Russia is likely to undercut the dominant high-pressure ridge sitting off the coast and provide much-needed moisture to the West Coast. […]
California’s Blackouts Could Make Fighting Climate Change Even Harder
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Times by Sammy RothThe state’s electric grid was experiencing rapid and unprecedented changes even before Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison began shutting off power to millions of people in a desperate scramble to prevent their transmission lines from sparking wildfires. Solar and wind power were booming. Gas-fired power plants were shutting down. Investor-owned utility companies […]
Big If It Works: New System Aims to Pull Water Rights Out of the Sky
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Forbesby James ConcaOver 4 billion people live under conditions of severe water scarcity at least one month of the year. Over a billion people spend several hours a day searching for water, wasting precious time and putting them in frequent danger. Some of this scarcity has led to violence and conflict, especially in Africa, Southern Asia and […]