New data shows that rainwater in some parts of the US contains high enough levels of potentially toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to possibly affect human health and may, if found in drinking water, in some cases be high enough to trigger regulatory action.
Nearly 40 million people depend on the Colorado River for their water supply. Last week, a group of stakeholders gathered in Las Vegas for the Colorado River Water Users Association conference to discuss major issues when it comes to sharing and regulating usage. This year, one topic was the recently-completed drought contingency plan, which has […]
Waters off the California coast are acidifying twice as fast as the global average, scientists found, threatening major fisheries and sounding the alarm that the ocean can absorb only so much more of the world’s carbon emissions.
In California this fall, utilities cut power to more than 3 million people to help prevent their power lines from causing wildfires. In the aftermath, the state has seen a rush on requests for battery systems, as many homeowners with solar have realized that their solar panels will not work when the grid is down.
A new report from the California Legislative Analyst’s Office has some sobering news when it comes to sea level rise. The report found that ocean water could rise by seven feet or more by the end of this century, and it said local governments up and down the state are not doing nearly enough to […]
Brea city council members this week will head behind closed doors to debate whether they should continue keeping residents in the dark about city appointees to a secretive water agency, Cal Domestic Water, which provides water for residents citywide.
Rainwater in Parts of US Contains High Levels of PFAS Chemical, Says Study
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Guardianby Daniel RossNew data shows that rainwater in some parts of the US contains high enough levels of potentially toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to possibly affect human health and may, if found in drinking water, in some cases be high enough to trigger regulatory action.
Colorado River Users Convene In Las Vegas To Talk Drought Contingency Plan
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Aspen Public Radioby Christin KayNearly 40 million people depend on the Colorado River for their water supply. Last week, a group of stakeholders gathered in Las Vegas for the Colorado River Water Users Association conference to discuss major issues when it comes to sharing and regulating usage. This year, one topic was the recently-completed drought contingency plan, which has […]
California Coastal Waters Rising in Acidity at Alarming Rate, Study Finds
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Los Angeles Timesby Rosanna XiaWaters off the California coast are acidifying twice as fast as the global average, scientists found, threatening major fisheries and sounding the alarm that the ocean can absorb only so much more of the world’s carbon emissions.
OPINION: Choosing a Backup Battery System in the New Age of California’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /PV Magazine USAby Eric HillIn California this fall, utilities cut power to more than 3 million people to help prevent their power lines from causing wildfires. In the aftermath, the state has seen a rush on requests for battery systems, as many homeowners with solar have realized that their solar panels will not work when the grid is down.
Report: Sea Level Could Rise At Least 7 Feet Along California’s Coastline by 2100
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /KPBS Radio San Diegoby Alison St. John and John CarrollA new report from the California Legislative Analyst’s Office has some sobering news when it comes to sea level rise. The report found that ocean water could rise by seven feet or more by the end of this century, and it said local governments up and down the state are not doing nearly enough to […]
Santana: Brea’s Secretive Water Agency Draws Court Challenge
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Voice of OCby Norberto Santana Jr.Brea city council members this week will head behind closed doors to debate whether they should continue keeping residents in the dark about city appointees to a secretive water agency, Cal Domestic Water, which provides water for residents citywide.