Think summertime and the mind usually wanders to warm thoughts of sand, sunscreen, and fireworks. But increasingly summertime fun is being interrupted by algal blooms. From the Atlantic seaboard to the Gulf of Mexico, from the Great Lakes to the Pacific coast, harmful algal blooms are shutting down beaches, killing fish, birds, and other wildlife, […]
After months of virtual silence, the California Department of Water Resources revealed via its blog on Tuesday that it is pursuing work on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s scaled-back Delta tunnel project. Newsom announced in February that he was dropping former Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to bore two tunnels to transport water from the Sacramento River 30 […]
With water scarcity a growing problem worldwide, University of California, Berkeley, researchers are close to producing a microwave-sized water harvester that will allow you to pull all the water you need directly from the air — even in the hot, dry desert.
Severe weather, traffic incidents and crime disrupt routines and threaten lives. Facebook announced Tuesday that is arming state, city and local government emergency managers with the ability to issue local alerts that will rise to the top of news feeds during dangerous situations. Potential uses include storm warnings and advisories for extreme temperatures, evacuations, road […]
Another day, another environmental policy skirmish. California, 17 other states, and Washington, D.C. today challenged a Trump administration plan to limit climate change analysis for major energy and infrastructure projects. In a statement emailed to reporters, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra called Trump’s plan “reckless” and said it “leads agencies to ignore the climate crisis, […]
Each glass of water, shower or flush costs far more than it did just eight years ago — and your water is bill is likely to go up again in 2019. The average water and sewer bill in 50 cities jumped 3.6% this year, marking the eighth consecutive year of increases, according to a recent […]
Tiny Toxins: How Algal Blooms Affect Coastal Systems Through A Complex Web Of Interactions
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Berkeley Labby Julie ChoaThink summertime and the mind usually wanders to warm thoughts of sand, sunscreen, and fireworks. But increasingly summertime fun is being interrupted by algal blooms. From the Atlantic seaboard to the Gulf of Mexico, from the Great Lakes to the Pacific coast, harmful algal blooms are shutting down beaches, killing fish, birds, and other wildlife, […]
Newsom’s Labor Dispute, Pay Equity, PG&E’s Lobby Fight, Death On The Streets, And Delta Tunnel
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CALmatters (Sacramento)by Dan Morain and Adria WatsonAfter months of virtual silence, the California Department of Water Resources revealed via its blog on Tuesday that it is pursuing work on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s scaled-back Delta tunnel project. Newsom announced in February that he was dropping former Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to bore two tunnels to transport water from the Sacramento River 30 […]
Water Harvester Makes It Easy To Quench Your Thirst In The Desert
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Berkeley Newsby Robert SandersWith water scarcity a growing problem worldwide, University of California, Berkeley, researchers are close to producing a microwave-sized water harvester that will allow you to pull all the water you need directly from the air — even in the hot, dry desert.
Facebook Is Launching Local Alerts To Keep You Safe During Emergencies, Including Severe Weather
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Daily Herald by Jason SamenowSevere weather, traffic incidents and crime disrupt routines and threaten lives. Facebook announced Tuesday that is arming state, city and local government emergency managers with the ability to issue local alerts that will rise to the top of news feeds during dangerous situations. Potential uses include storm warnings and advisories for extreme temperatures, evacuations, road […]
California Challenges Trump Plan To Ease Review Of Climate Impacts
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KQED News by Kevin StarkAnother day, another environmental policy skirmish. California, 17 other states, and Washington, D.C. today challenged a Trump administration plan to limit climate change analysis for major energy and infrastructure projects. In a statement emailed to reporters, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra called Trump’s plan “reckless” and said it “leads agencies to ignore the climate crisis, […]
Water Costs Are Rising Across The U.S. — Here’s Why
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /CBS News by Rachel LayneEach glass of water, shower or flush costs far more than it did just eight years ago — and your water is bill is likely to go up again in 2019. The average water and sewer bill in 50 cities jumped 3.6% this year, marking the eighth consecutive year of increases, according to a recent […]