California’s climate change efforts can be spotted all over the Bay Area in the growing number of electric cars and solar panels. But now, California is enlisting people from a more conservative part of the state even if they don’t think climate change is much of a concern. California’s farmers are receiving millions of dollars […]
In the wake of the deadliest and most destructive fire in California history, the residents of Paradise are slowly returning and rebuilding. But even though one Paradise resident’s home survived the wildfire, her family’s saga of returning to a normal life is far from over. While the structure of resident Kyla Awalt’s home is still […]
In California, the amount of water exiting aquifers under the state’s most productive farming region far surpasses the amount of water trickling back in. That rampant overdraft has caused land across much of the region to sink like a squeezed out sponge, permanently depleting groundwater storage capacity and damaging infrastructure. The trend—and a 2014 mandate […]
While all other Central Valley Project contractors’ allocations were previously increased to 100% of their contract totals in recent months, the Bureau of Reclamation announced Wednesday that agricultural districts South-of-Delta will receive only 65% percent of their historic water allocation. South-of-the-delta cities like Avenal that get water from the Central Valley Project were increased to […]
Last year, the Camp Fire tore across California, devouring forests and incinerating entire neighborhoods. Residents fled the flames, returning to find empty streets where their neighborhoods had been. It came only a year after the Tubbs Fire set records as it destroyed thousands of homes outside Santa Rosa. Now that these cities are starting to […]
California’s legacy of oil drilling should be just that, many environmentalists argue relegated to the history books. They are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to ban new oil and gas drilling in California and completely phase out fossil fuel extraction in one of the nation’s top petroleum-producing and gasoline consuming states.
California Has Farmers Growing Weeds. Why? To Capture Carbon
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KQED News (Sacramento)by Lauren SommerCalifornia’s climate change efforts can be spotted all over the Bay Area in the growing number of electric cars and solar panels. But now, California is enlisting people from a more conservative part of the state even if they don’t think climate change is much of a concern. California’s farmers are receiving millions of dollars […]
Paradise Resident ‘Forced’ To Move Home After Wildfire Without Access To Safe Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The ABC Newsby Allie YangIn the wake of the deadliest and most destructive fire in California history, the residents of Paradise are slowly returning and rebuilding. But even though one Paradise resident’s home survived the wildfire, her family’s saga of returning to a normal life is far from over. While the structure of resident Kyla Awalt’s home is still […]
Can Sensor Data Save California’s Aquifers?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Futurityby Josie GarthwaiteIn California, the amount of water exiting aquifers under the state’s most productive farming region far surpasses the amount of water trickling back in. That rampant overdraft has caused land across much of the region to sink like a squeezed out sponge, permanently depleting groundwater storage capacity and damaging infrastructure. The trend—and a 2014 mandate […]
Westlands Officials Disappointed By Water Allocation Announcement
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sentinelby Julissa ZavalaWhile all other Central Valley Project contractors’ allocations were previously increased to 100% of their contract totals in recent months, the Bureau of Reclamation announced Wednesday that agricultural districts South-of-Delta will receive only 65% percent of their historic water allocation. South-of-the-delta cities like Avenal that get water from the Central Valley Project were increased to […]
Calif. Cities Devastated By Wildfires Face New Challenge: Benzene In Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /GV Wire (Fresno)by Erin MundahlLast year, the Camp Fire tore across California, devouring forests and incinerating entire neighborhoods. Residents fled the flames, returning to find empty streets where their neighborhoods had been. It came only a year after the Tubbs Fire set records as it destroyed thousands of homes outside Santa Rosa. Now that these cities are starting to […]
Will Newsom End Oil Drilling In California? Many Environmentalists Are Betting Yes
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby Phil WillonCalifornia’s legacy of oil drilling should be just that, many environmentalists argue relegated to the history books. They are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to ban new oil and gas drilling in California and completely phase out fossil fuel extraction in one of the nation’s top petroleum-producing and gasoline consuming states.