A growing menace in the form of 15-pound swamp rodents is threatening Delta waterways, and the state is throwing money, hunting dogs and birth control at the invasive pests which have the potential to destroy crops and wetlands. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has received $10 million in new funding for the eradication […]
In a series of demagogic tweets, President Donald Trump recently attacked Obama-era “clean power plan” policies as a “war on coal” and danger to U.S. energy independence. If there is a war on coal—as the president thinks—it’s long been decided in California and most of the West. In 2008, coal comprised 18.2% of California’s electricity […]
Monterey County supervisors voted Monday to let California American Water start construction on its desalination plant even before the state Coastal Commission makes a decision on the technology involved. On a fully predictable 3-2 vote, the supervisors also accepted unofficial state opinions about Cal Am’s water rights even though the courts have not made a […]
Bottled water is often considered the safest choice for avoiding drinking-water contaminants like arsenic and lead, but a recent spate of investigations has found that not all of it is free of potentially toxic chemicals. In June, testing from the Center for Environmental Health found “high levels” of arsenic in bottled water brands owned by […]
On Tuesday, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the Final 2018 Update to the California Water Plan. Update 2018 presents a vision for greater collaboration and alignment among water sectors and institutions, sound strategies, and long-term investments needed for the sustainable management of the California’s water supply. As directed by California Water Code, DWR publishes an update to […]
Boosted by a historic heat wave in Europe and unusually warm conditions across the Arctic and Eurasia, the average temperature of the planet soared to its highest level ever recorded in June. According to data released Monday by NASA, the global average temperature was 1.7 degrees Fahrenheit (0.93 Celsius) above the June norm (based on […]
California Pledges Millions To Battle Enormous, Destructive Swamp Rats
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by Mike Lee /The Mercury Newsby Cat FergusonA growing menace in the form of 15-pound swamp rodents is threatening Delta waterways, and the state is throwing money, hunting dogs and birth control at the invasive pests which have the potential to destroy crops and wetlands. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has received $10 million in new funding for the eradication […]
OPINION: In California, we long ago ended the ‘War on Coal’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CALmatters (Sacramento)by Jan Smutny-JonesIn a series of demagogic tweets, President Donald Trump recently attacked Obama-era “clean power plan” policies as a “war on coal” and danger to U.S. energy independence. If there is a war on coal—as the president thinks—it’s long been decided in California and most of the West. In 2008, coal comprised 18.2% of California’s electricity […]
Monterey County Gives Cal Am The Green Light
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Voices of Monterey Bayby Royal CalkinsMonterey County supervisors voted Monday to let California American Water start construction on its desalination plant even before the state Coastal Commission makes a decision on the technology involved. On a fully predictable 3-2 vote, the supervisors also accepted unofficial state opinions about Cal Am’s water rights even though the courts have not made a […]
Forever Chemicals’ Have Been Found In Bottled Water Brands Sold At Whole Foods And CVS, And It’s Part Of A Larger Contamination Problem
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Business Insiderby Aria BendixBottled water is often considered the safest choice for avoiding drinking-water contaminants like arsenic and lead, but a recent spate of investigations has found that not all of it is free of potentially toxic chemicals. In June, testing from the Center for Environmental Health found “high levels” of arsenic in bottled water brands owned by […]
DWR Releases Final California Water Plan Update 2018
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /California Department of Water ResourcesOn Tuesday, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the Final 2018 Update to the California Water Plan. Update 2018 presents a vision for greater collaboration and alignment among water sectors and institutions, sound strategies, and long-term investments needed for the sustainable management of the California’s water supply. As directed by California Water Code, DWR publishes an update to […]
Earth Just Had Its Hottest June On Record, On Track For Warmest July
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Washington Post by Jason Samenow and Andrew FreedmanBoosted by a historic heat wave in Europe and unusually warm conditions across the Arctic and Eurasia, the average temperature of the planet soared to its highest level ever recorded in June. According to data released Monday by NASA, the global average temperature was 1.7 degrees Fahrenheit (0.93 Celsius) above the June norm (based on […]