California’s Central Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the United States—it yields a third of the produce grown in the country and is the world’s largest supplier of canned tomatoes. But a seven-year drought has threatened the viability of the valley’s farmland, and many rural communities have suffered greatly as a […]
For E. Joaquin Esquivel, California has made great strides in fighting climate change and transitioning to a cleaner energy sector. Now, he said, it’s water’s turn. “Water, I think, is ready for that moment,” said Esquivel, the chairman of the California State Water Resources Control Board who took over from longtime chair Felicia Marcus in […]
The wildfires that raged last year from Paradise to Malibu made for California’s deadliest, most destructive fire season on record. But the eruption of blazes marked another distinction for California, as one of the worst for the climate. In 2018, fires released more than 45 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere — […]
October kicks off a new water year for California and the state has a considerably more water storage than last year. Statewide reservoir water storage is 128% of average. That amounts to about 29.7 million acre-feet of water for California, according to the Department of Water Resources. It’s due to that marathon wet winter in […]
Paul Johnson farms 450 acres of wine grapes in Monterey County for his family’s Johnson Vineyard Co. Normally, a range of local wineries, under multiyear contracts, buy his Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. But after last year’s harvest, Johnson began to worry when no winery clients renewed their contracts.
The Trump administration’s latest effort to dramatically boost oil and gas production is landing in California, with the Interior Department on Friday opening up 720,000 acres between the Bay Area and Fresno to potential drilling. The move gives an immediate go-ahead to 14 drilling leases in San Benito, Monterey and Fresno counties, mostly projects near […]
What Happens When Your Town Dries Up?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Atlantic by Emily BuderCalifornia’s Central Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the United States—it yields a third of the produce grown in the country and is the world’s largest supplier of canned tomatoes. But a seven-year drought has threatened the viability of the valley’s farmland, and many rural communities have suffered greatly as a […]
California Water Czar Seeks Resource Collaboration, Not Combat
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bloombergby Emily C. DooleyFor E. Joaquin Esquivel, California has made great strides in fighting climate change and transitioning to a cleaner energy sector. Now, he said, it’s water’s turn. “Water, I think, is ready for that moment,” said Esquivel, the chairman of the California State Water Resources Control Board who took over from longtime chair Felicia Marcus in […]
Wildfires A Massive Threat To California’s Progress In Cutting Greenhouse Gases
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Tony BarbozaThe wildfires that raged last year from Paradise to Malibu made for California’s deadliest, most destructive fire season on record. But the eruption of blazes marked another distinction for California, as one of the worst for the climate. In 2018, fires released more than 45 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere — […]
California Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AG Infoby Maura BennettOctober kicks off a new water year for California and the state has a considerably more water storage than last year. Statewide reservoir water storage is 128% of average. That amounts to about 29.7 million acre-feet of water for California, according to the Department of Water Resources. It’s due to that marathon wet winter in […]
California Wineries, Fearing Recession, Cut Grape Output. Farmers Are Worried
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Esther MobleyPaul Johnson farms 450 acres of wine grapes in Monterey County for his family’s Johnson Vineyard Co. Normally, a range of local wineries, under multiyear contracts, buy his Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. But after last year’s harvest, Johnson began to worry when no winery clients renewed their contracts.
Trump Administration Opens California to New Oil Drilling; Possibly Bay Area, Too
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Kurtis AlexanderThe Trump administration’s latest effort to dramatically boost oil and gas production is landing in California, with the Interior Department on Friday opening up 720,000 acres between the Bay Area and Fresno to potential drilling. The move gives an immediate go-ahead to 14 drilling leases in San Benito, Monterey and Fresno counties, mostly projects near […]