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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is taking unprecedented steps to combat President Donald Trump’s efforts to ship more water to his agricultural allies in the San Joaquin Valley. Saying Trump’s water plans are scientifically indefensible and would violate the state’s Endangered Species Act, the state Department of Water Resources on Friday began drawing up new regulations governing […]
The 80 homes that make up Tooleville nestle against the mighty Friant-Kern Canal, thousands of gallons of fresh water flowing each day past the two-street town. But none of that water can help Tooleville’s decades-old problem of contaminated water, chronicled at the start of this decade in a three-part series by The Bee on the […]
Starting Tuesday, people in Marina might spot a low-flying helicopter towing a large hexagonal frame. The Marina Fire Department posted to Facebook saying that the helicopter will be mapping groundwater aquifers and subsurface geology in the area. The frame beneath the helicopter is designed to map geologic structures and groundwater resources down to approximately 900 […]
Last month the U.S. Drought Monitor declared California drought-free for the first time since 2011, thanks to a series of winter storms. But the long term prognosis is for more droughts and severe weather, which will profoundly affect state agriculture. While farmers and lawmakers are taking notice, few see an immediate threat. However, a 2018 […]
Napa County is known for the stories behind its world class wines, and recent public policy actions on tree removal and permitted rural winery activities are mobilizing groups to have a hand in writing the future story for local business. On April 9 after three years and two unsuccessful ballot measures. Measure C failed by […]
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Hits Back At Trump In New Fight Over Who Controls California Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Ryan SabalowGov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is taking unprecedented steps to combat President Donald Trump’s efforts to ship more water to his agricultural allies in the San Joaquin Valley. Saying Trump’s water plans are scientifically indefensible and would violate the state’s Endangered Species Act, the state Department of Water Resources on Friday began drawing up new regulations governing […]
A California Town Could Finally Get Clean Water If Its Neighbor Is Willing To Help
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Cresencio Rodriguez -DelgadoThe 80 homes that make up Tooleville nestle against the mighty Friant-Kern Canal, thousands of gallons of fresh water flowing each day past the two-street town. But none of that water can help Tooleville’s decades-old problem of contaminated water, chronicled at the start of this decade in a three-part series by The Bee on the […]
Expect To See A Helicopter Towing ‘Large hexagonal Frame’ Over Marina
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The KSBW 8 (Salinas, Calif. )by Josh CopitchStarting Tuesday, people in Marina might spot a low-flying helicopter towing a large hexagonal frame. The Marina Fire Department posted to Facebook saying that the helicopter will be mapping groundwater aquifers and subsurface geology in the area. The frame beneath the helicopter is designed to map geologic structures and groundwater resources down to approximately 900 […]
Climate Change And California’s Crops
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Capital and Main (Los Angeles)by Larry BuhlLast month the U.S. Drought Monitor declared California drought-free for the first time since 2011, thanks to a series of winter storms. But the long term prognosis is for more droughts and severe weather, which will profoundly affect state agriculture. While farmers and lawmakers are taking notice, few see an immediate threat. However, a 2018 […]
Napa County Watershed Divide Widens
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The North Bay Business Journalby Jeff QuackenbushNapa County is known for the stories behind its world class wines, and recent public policy actions on tree removal and permitted rural winery activities are mobilizing groups to have a hand in writing the future story for local business. On April 9 after three years and two unsuccessful ballot measures. Measure C failed by […]