River basins around the world that were once regularly snowbound are increasingly seeing their snowpack shrink and climate change is to blame, a new study found. “Many of the world’s most populous basins are hovering on the precipice of rapid snow declines,” concluded the study of snow amounts since 1981 in Wednesday’s journal Nature.
Even as winter arrived in the East this week, with treacherous snow and an impending Arctic cold snap, much of the West and its major river basins are still entrenched in warm and dry conditions. It’s a sluggish start to what should be the region’s wet season and is raising concerns about the future of the water supplies […]
California has officially entered the era of climate-driven economic insecurity. On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out his new budget, facing a nearly $38-billion shortfall. That missing money is mostly due to lower-than-expected tax revenue on capital gains — the stock and investment earnings of the Golden State’s wealthiest folks weren’t quite what were expected.
This week may seem unusually cold for Southern California, but climate scientists say December 2023 was the month that truly had extraordinary temperatures – on the warm side.
California, Arizona and others, fearing a political shake-up of negotiating teams after the November election, are aiming to wrap up work this year. The states that rely on the Colorado River, which is shrinking because of climate change and overuse, are rushing to agree on a long-term deal to share the dwindling resource by the […]
After a worryingly weak start to the winter for California’s mountains, two storms — including what’s expected to be the biggest of the season so far — are expected to dump several inches of snow on the Sierra Nevada this week, days after some promising weekend snowfall.
Climate Change Is Shrinking Snowpack In Many Places, Study Shows. And It Will Get Worse
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Fox 5by Seth Borenstein and Brittany PetersonRiver basins around the world that were once regularly snowbound are increasingly seeing their snowpack shrink and climate change is to blame, a new study found. “Many of the world’s most populous basins are hovering on the precipice of rapid snow declines,” concluded the study of snow amounts since 1981 in Wednesday’s journal Nature.
The West’s Winter Is Off To A Dry Start, Raising Concerns For The Nation’s Largest Reservoirs
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /CNNby Ella NilsenEven as winter arrived in the East this week, with treacherous snow and an impending Arctic cold snap, much of the West and its major river basins are still entrenched in warm and dry conditions. It’s a sluggish start to what should be the region’s wet season and is raising concerns about the future of the water supplies […]
OPINION – Who Is To Blame For California’s Budget Woes? Try Mother Nature
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Los Angeles Timesby Anita ChabriaCalifornia has officially entered the era of climate-driven economic insecurity. On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out his new budget, facing a nearly $38-billion shortfall. That missing money is mostly due to lower-than-expected tax revenue on capital gains — the stock and investment earnings of the Golden State’s wealthiest folks weren’t quite what were expected.
This Winter Looking Warmer Than Average – And That Means Less Snowpack
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /ABC 7by Rob HayesThis week may seem unusually cold for Southern California, but climate scientists say December 2023 was the month that truly had extraordinary temperatures – on the warm side.
Colorado River States Are Racing to Agree on Cuts Before Inauguration Day
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /The New York Timesby Christopher FlavelleCalifornia, Arizona and others, fearing a political shake-up of negotiating teams after the November election, are aiming to wrap up work this year. The states that rely on the Colorado River, which is shrinking because of climate change and overuse, are rushing to agree on a long-term deal to share the dwindling resource by the […]
California’s Biggest Winter Storm So Far Is On Its Way. Will It Put A Dent In The ‘Snow Drought’?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Los Angeles Timesby Summer LinAfter a worryingly weak start to the winter for California’s mountains, two storms — including what’s expected to be the biggest of the season so far — are expected to dump several inches of snow on the Sierra Nevada this week, days after some promising weekend snowfall.