Phoenix experienced its hottest summer on record with an average temperature of 97 degrees — more than 3 degrees warmer than the 30-year average between 1991 and 2020, per an analysis of NOAA data.
If California is going to meet its ambitious goals to transition from electricity using fossil fuels, the state will need energy storage to shoulder a significant amount of the load. While the number of installations are on the rise, a persistent problem keeps coming up — fires igniting at battery storage facilities.
A little light at the end of a long tunnel is finally shining through, after years of water woes in Monterey. On Tuesday night, an elected board of local leaders voted in favor of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District to take over California American Water (Cal Am). Six board members voted in favor, with […]
The U.S. EPA has presented 47 awards to WaterSense partners for their support of WaterSense and water efficiency at the WaterSmart Innovations conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s award winners made innovative water-efficient products, built homes using 30% less water than typical new construction, made WaterSense labeled products accessible to consumers, and implemented programs […]
As climate change bakes the U.S. West and dries up key Colorado River reservoirs, a slew of invasive species is flourishing in warmer waters at the expense of the artery’s native inhabitants. Among the most disruptive of this wide range of invaders is the smallmouth bass, which scientists fear could pose a possible danger to the native ecology […]
California continues to make waves on climate. In some cases literally. Over the weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed dozens of bills dealing with renewable energy, landscape conservation and water use — and vetoed many others.
Phoenix Experienced Its Hottest and Driest Summer on Record
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Axios Phoenix by Jessica BoehmPhoenix experienced its hottest summer on record with an average temperature of 97 degrees — more than 3 degrees warmer than the 30-year average between 1991 and 2020, per an analysis of NOAA data.
Battery Storage is a Key Piece of California’s Clean Energy Transition. But There’s a Problem With Fires.
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Rob NikolewskiIf California is going to meet its ambitious goals to transition from electricity using fossil fuels, the state will need energy storage to shoulder a significant amount of the load. While the number of installations are on the rise, a persistent problem keeps coming up — fires igniting at battery storage facilities.
Board Votes for Public Takeover of Cal Am Water by Eminent Domain
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /KSBW 8 by Ariana JasoA little light at the end of a long tunnel is finally shining through, after years of water woes in Monterey. On Tuesday night, an elected board of local leaders voted in favor of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District to take over California American Water (Cal Am). Six board members voted in favor, with […]
EPA Presents Awards to WaterSense Partners
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /WaterWorldThe U.S. EPA has presented 47 awards to WaterSense partners for their support of WaterSense and water efficiency at the WaterSmart Innovations conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s award winners made innovative water-efficient products, built homes using 30% less water than typical new construction, made WaterSense labeled products accessible to consumers, and implemented programs […]
A Warming Colorado River Grapples With Invasive Species
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /The Hillby Sharon UdasinAs climate change bakes the U.S. West and dries up key Colorado River reservoirs, a slew of invasive species is flourishing in warmer waters at the expense of the artery’s native inhabitants. Among the most disruptive of this wide range of invaders is the smallmouth bass, which scientists fear could pose a possible danger to the native ecology […]
Boiling Point: Gavin Newsom Signed a Bunch of Climate Laws — and Vetoed Others
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Sammy RothCalifornia continues to make waves on climate. In some cases literally. Over the weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed dozens of bills dealing with renewable energy, landscape conservation and water use — and vetoed many others.