For nine out of the last 13 years, California was in a state of drought. The five-year drought from 2012 and 2016 is one of the top five most severe droughts California experienced in the last 120 years. Many wells went dry during this period; farmers fallowed land; some rural communities had no running water; […]
A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. The report, based on an analysis of previously published research, marks the first time a federal agency has determined — “with moderate confidence” — that there is a link […]
In Pakistan, two groups of farmers started arguing in the fields and attacked each other with axes, clubs and bricks in a bloody fight over water. In South Africa, hundreds of people protesting a water shortage blocked roads with burning tires and hurled rocks at police. In Ukraine, Russian attacks on infrastructure left a city […]
Extreme weather alerts for dangerous heat, wildfires, storms, flooding and other hazards have affected nearly everyone in the United States over the past few months. Tracking data from the National Weather Service, the nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists has found that since the beginning of May, extreme weather alerts have been issued for 99% of […]
The U.S. government plans to reduce the amount of Colorado River water several states are permitted to use next year. The river supplies water to seven Western states, more than 20 Native American tribes, and two states in Mexico. Those states and the country of Mexico are also considering plans for how to share the […]
Farmers in the Imperial Valley of Southern California who use the most Colorado River water across the river basin have agreed to cut their use significantly in a new deal struck with the federal government. The cuts will happen through 2026 and add up to more than double the amount the entire state of Nevada […]
New Regulations to Cement Conservation as a “California Way of Life”
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Daily Journalby Wendy Y. Wang and Samuel JohnsonFor nine out of the last 13 years, California was in a state of drought. The five-year drought from 2012 and 2016 is one of the top five most severe droughts California experienced in the last 120 years. Many wells went dry during this period; farmers fallowed land; some rural communities had no running water; […]
US Government Report Says Fluoride at Twice the Recommended Limit is Linked to Lower IQ in Kids
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /AP Newsby Mike StobbeA U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. The report, based on an analysis of previously published research, marks the first time a federal agency has determined — “with moderate confidence” — that there is a link […]
Violence Over Water is on the Rise Globally. A Record Number of Conflicts Erupted in 2023
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesIn Pakistan, two groups of farmers started arguing in the fields and attacked each other with axes, clubs and bricks in a bloody fight over water. In South Africa, hundreds of people protesting a water shortage blocked roads with burning tires and hurled rocks at police. In Ukraine, Russian attacks on infrastructure left a city […]
Boiling Point: Heat, Fires, Floods — Extreme Weather has Affected 99% of Americans
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesExtreme weather alerts for dangerous heat, wildfires, storms, flooding and other hazards have affected nearly everyone in the United States over the past few months. Tracking data from the National Weather Service, the nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists has found that since the beginning of May, extreme weather alerts have been issued for 99% of […]
US Plans to Limit Water Usage from Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /VOA Newsby Suman NaishadhamThe U.S. government plans to reduce the amount of Colorado River water several states are permitted to use next year. The river supplies water to seven Western states, more than 20 Native American tribes, and two states in Mexico. Those states and the country of Mexico are also considering plans for how to share the […]
SoCal Farmers Agree to Big Cuts to Colorado River Water Use in Major Deal with Feds
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kylie Capuano /LAistby Erin StoneFarmers in the Imperial Valley of Southern California who use the most Colorado River water across the river basin have agreed to cut their use significantly in a new deal struck with the federal government. The cuts will happen through 2026 and add up to more than double the amount the entire state of Nevada […]