A bill with unanimous support is basically a unicorn in today’s divided politics, so California just saw the return of a water-planning unicorn in the form of SB 72 that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Oct. 1. Prior to being signed, the bill — effectively an update to the California Water Plan that enforces the […]
The results are in. California’s 446 urban water suppliers have conducted their supply and demand assessments, and 95.5% say they will have ample supplies to meet projected demand in the coming year, even if it is dry. The remaining 4.5% who project some level of shortage have identified response actions to address and mitigate the […]
California lawmakers started the year signaling they were ready to get tough on data centers, aiming to protect the environment and electricity ratepayers. Nine months later, they have little to show for it. Of four data center bills in play, two never made it out of the Legislature, including one that would have required data […]
This year, winter storms could be on the way for California, thanks to a Pacific marine heatwave that could trigger storms along the West Coast. As California’s water year began on October 1, experts have already warned that this new water year will receive a series of extreme weather cycles.
California’s wet season started with a bang, or at least a drizzle, as rain pitter-pattered on the Bay Area last week. But the state’s water experts say at this time of year, they still have to prepare for floods, drought or even both. Oct. 1 officially began the rainy season in California, and with this seasonal shift, […]
The Environmental Protection Agency was already reeling from massive staff cuts and dramatic shifts in priority and policy. A government shutdown raises new questions about how it can carry out its founding mission of protecting America’s health and environment with little more than skeletal staff and funding. In President Donald Trump’s second term, the EPA has leaned […]
New California Law Focuses on Long-Term Water Planning
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Packerby Kerry HalladayA bill with unanimous support is basically a unicorn in today’s divided politics, so California just saw the return of a water-planning unicorn in the form of SB 72 that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Oct. 1. Prior to being signed, the bill — effectively an update to the California Water Plan that enforces the […]
California Water Suppliers Gear Up for a Dry Year With Confidence
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Maven's Notebookby MavenThe results are in. California’s 446 urban water suppliers have conducted their supply and demand assessments, and 95.5% say they will have ample supplies to meet projected demand in the coming year, even if it is dry. The remaining 4.5% who project some level of shortage have identified response actions to address and mitigate the […]
California Lawmakers Wanted to Get Tough on Data Centers. Here’s What Survived
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /San Francisco Chronicle by Khari JohnsonCalifornia lawmakers started the year signaling they were ready to get tough on data centers, aiming to protect the environment and electricity ratepayers. Nine months later, they have little to show for it. Of four data center bills in play, two never made it out of the Legislature, including one that would have required data […]
Winter Storms on the Way for California Thanks to Pacific Marine Heatwave
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Daily Express U.S.by Adam Toms, Matthew Dooley, Niti MajethiaThis year, winter storms could be on the way for California, thanks to a Pacific marine heatwave that could trigger storms along the West Coast. As California’s water year began on October 1, experts have already warned that this new water year will receive a series of extreme weather cycles.
Where California’s Water Supply Stands at Start of the Rainy Season
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /San Francisco Gateby Anna FitzGerald GuthCalifornia’s wet season started with a bang, or at least a drizzle, as rain pitter-pattered on the Bay Area last week. But the state’s water experts say at this time of year, they still have to prepare for floods, drought or even both. Oct. 1 officially began the rainy season in California, and with this seasonal shift, […]
EPA’s Job Is to Protect America’s Air, Water and Land. Here’s How a Shutdown Affects That Effort
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /AP Newsby Seth BorensteinThe Environmental Protection Agency was already reeling from massive staff cuts and dramatic shifts in priority and policy. A government shutdown raises new questions about how it can carry out its founding mission of protecting America’s health and environment with little more than skeletal staff and funding. In President Donald Trump’s second term, the EPA has leaned […]