The United States is in the thralls of summer, and with that can come heat, flash droughts, and occasional, if not frequent, thunderstorm activity. Several areas of the U.S. experienced extreme heat this past week, particularly notable across much of the South and in the East. Parts of western Texas and eastern New Mexico were […]
They may be in our oceans, rivers and ice but there’s little evidence to suggest that microplastics in the water we drink pose a risk to our health. In its first review on the health risks of plastic in tap and bottled water, the World Health Organization said that microplastics “don’t appear to pose a […]
The mighty Colorado. Its very name makes some nostalgic, others wishful of adventure and, still others, fearful. Whatever your feelings, we are lucky to have about 55 miles of the Colorado River flowing through our county. Not to mention the Eagle River is a significant headwaters tributary to the Colorado River, and many of us […]
As Washington state begins its transition to a carbon-free electrical supply, a new project under development near Goldendale has the potential to deliver an abundance of clean electricity to support the Northwest energy grid. This project already has the support of a wide range of stakeholders. The proposed Goldendale Pumped Storage Project, eight miles south […]
California has a drinking water crisis. More than 1 million people in California lack access to safe, clean, and affordable drinking water. Four hundred schools in our state have lead contamination in their drinking water. About 300 public water systems in our state are not in compliance with drinking water standards. This is a public […]
As coastal climate change concerns heat up, the issue increasingly has been catalyzing political debate locally.Looking to make proactive change, Santa Cruz’s sustainability and climate action manager is about eight months into the city’s Resilient Coast Santa Cruz initiative, which looks at and plans for how the effects of sea-level rise will come home to […]
California And National Drought Summary For August 20, 2019, 10 Day Weather Outlook, And California Drought Statistics
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Sierra Sun Times (Mariposa, Calif.)by Jessica Blunden and Richard HeimThe United States is in the thralls of summer, and with that can come heat, flash droughts, and occasional, if not frequent, thunderstorm activity. Several areas of the U.S. experienced extreme heat this past week, particularly notable across much of the South and in the East. Parts of western Texas and eastern New Mexico were […]
Microplastics In Drinking Water ‘Don’t Appear To Pose Health Risk,’ WHO Says
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /FOX 5 San DiegoThey may be in our oceans, rivers and ice but there’s little evidence to suggest that microplastics in the water we drink pose a risk to our health. In its first review on the health risks of plastic in tap and bottled water, the World Health Organization said that microplastics “don’t appear to pose a […]
OPINION: Eagle River Watershed Council: The Mighty Colorado Faces Challenges
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Vail Daily (Eagle County, Colo.)by Holly LoffThe mighty Colorado. Its very name makes some nostalgic, others wishful of adventure and, still others, fearful. Whatever your feelings, we are lucky to have about 55 miles of the Colorado River flowing through our county. Not to mention the Eagle River is a significant headwaters tributary to the Colorado River, and many of us […]
Opinion: Pumped-Storage Hydropower Can Help Washington Meet Its 100% Clean-Energy Goal
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Seattle Times by Nate Sandvig and Matthew HepnerAs Washington state begins its transition to a carbon-free electrical supply, a new project under development near Goldendale has the potential to deliver an abundance of clean electricity to support the Northwest energy grid. This project already has the support of a wide range of stakeholders. The proposed Goldendale Pumped Storage Project, eight miles south […]
More Work Needed On State’s Drinking Water Crisis
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Capitol Weekly (Sacramento, Calif.)by Mary CreasmanCalifornia has a drinking water crisis. More than 1 million people in California lack access to safe, clean, and affordable drinking water. Four hundred schools in our state have lead contamination in their drinking water. About 300 public water systems in our state are not in compliance with drinking water standards. This is a public […]
Fears Of Coastal Climate Change Prompt Santa Cruz Action
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Santa Cruz Sentinalby Jessica A. YorkAs coastal climate change concerns heat up, the issue increasingly has been catalyzing political debate locally.Looking to make proactive change, Santa Cruz’s sustainability and climate action manager is about eight months into the city’s Resilient Coast Santa Cruz initiative, which looks at and plans for how the effects of sea-level rise will come home to […]