On the heels of the worst drought in California history, state officials are telling water users in the San Joaquin River basin to give up a major share of their water supplies – permanently. The timing, in some ways, couldn’t be worse for farmers who struggled through the drought. On the other hand, the time is […]
After weeks of closed-door talks and days of intense debate, a proposal to extend California’s signature program for regulating global-warming greenhouse gases through the end of 2030 finally faces a showdown today in both the Senate and the Assembly. Gov. Jerry Brown, who has been making a name for himself as an international climate leader, […]
California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta supplies water to 25 million people and 3 million acres of farmland. Irrigators, water districts and environmental groups have fought for years over how much can be pumped from the Delta and how much must be left to protect dwindling salmon and smelt (“California’s tangled water politics,” HCN, 12/20/10). Under the […]
California lawmakers voted Monday evening to extend the state’s premiere program on climate change, a victory for Gov. Jerry Brown that included unprecedented Republican support for fighting global warming. In a break with party leaders and activists in California and Washington, eight Republicans joined with Democrats to continue the cap-and-trade program, which requires companies to buy permits to release greenhouse gases […]
The governor’s proposed Delta tunnels ran into a roomful of skeptics Monday – an influential group of San Joaquin Valley farmers who remain unconvinced the controversial project will deliver the water they need at a price they’re prepared to swallow. Three weeks after the tunnels received a crucial green light from federal environmental regulators, the […]
Many Californians have fond memories of landing their first decent-paying job, working long hours to save enough for a down payment, and finally buying a family home. Many of us poured our weekends and hearts into repairing beautiful old houses. Now imagine, after years of paying your mortgage, raising your family, and upgrading your property, that […]
Battle Looms as California Moves to Dedicate More Water to Fish
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York)by Matt WeiserOn the heels of the worst drought in California history, state officials are telling water users in the San Joaquin River basin to give up a major share of their water supplies – permanently. The timing, in some ways, couldn’t be worse for farmers who struggled through the drought. On the other hand, the time is […]
Judgment Day for California Climate-Change Program
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Mercury Newsby Katy MurphyAfter weeks of closed-door talks and days of intense debate, a proposal to extend California’s signature program for regulating global-warming greenhouse gases through the end of 2030 finally faces a showdown today in both the Senate and the Assembly. Gov. Jerry Brown, who has been making a name for himself as an international climate leader, […]
Latest: Delta Tunnels Plan Challenged in Court
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /High Country News (Paonia, Colo.)by Jodi PetersonCalifornia’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta supplies water to 25 million people and 3 million acres of farmland. Irrigators, water districts and environmental groups have fought for years over how much can be pumped from the Delta and how much must be left to protect dwindling salmon and smelt (“California’s tangled water politics,” HCN, 12/20/10). Under the […]
California Legislature Extends State’s Cap-And-Trade Program In Rare Bipartisan Effort To Address Climate Change
/in California and the U.S. /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Melanie Mason & Chris MegerianCalifornia lawmakers voted Monday evening to extend the state’s premiere program on climate change, a victory for Gov. Jerry Brown that included unprecedented Republican support for fighting global warming. In a break with party leaders and activists in California and Washington, eight Republicans joined with Democrats to continue the cap-and-trade program, which requires companies to buy permits to release greenhouse gases […]
These Farmers Say They May Not Pay For Delta Tunnels Pushed By Gov. Brown
/in California and the U.S. /by Andrea Mora /The Sacramento Beeby Dale KaslerThe governor’s proposed Delta tunnels ran into a roomful of skeptics Monday – an influential group of San Joaquin Valley farmers who remain unconvinced the controversial project will deliver the water they need at a price they’re prepared to swallow. Three weeks after the tunnels received a crucial green light from federal environmental regulators, the […]
The Delta Tunnels: A Bad Deal For All Californians
/in California and the U.S. /by Andrea Mora /City Watch (Los Angeles)by Barbara Barrigan-ParrillaMany Californians have fond memories of landing their first decent-paying job, working long hours to save enough for a down payment, and finally buying a family home. Many of us poured our weekends and hearts into repairing beautiful old houses. Now imagine, after years of paying your mortgage, raising your family, and upgrading your property, that […]