Gov. Gavin Newsom last week passed on a chance to limit the use of the so-called “forever chemicals” in legions of plastic products when he vetoed a bill that would have banned them in synthetic lawns. His veto of an environmental bill that overwhelmingly passed the Legislature underscores California’s convoluted guidance on the plastic turf that some […]
Every manifestation of the dangerous weather wreaking havoc around the world has one thing in common: water. As the Earth’s climate changes, the lack of water, or its sudden abundance, is reshaping the global economy and international trade. From prolonged drought slowing down ships in the Panama Canal to deluges halting industrial production in Japan, it’s one of the […]
The California Water Service in Bakersfield hosted their annual ‘Imagine a Day Without Water.’ The day aims to highlight the essential nature of water. Officials with Cal Water gave us a tour of their Northeast Bakersfield plant that adds around 20 million gallons of water to the city’s water supply every day.
The U.S. is set for an El Niño winter—the warmer counterpart to La Niña—a climate pattern that starts with warm water building up in the tropical Pacific Ocean west of South America.
In just a few years, water that’s flushed down toilets and drains in Phoenix may eventually flow through taps for people to drink. Nazario Prieto with Phoenix Water Services claims it’s responsible and the way to go to preserve water. “It’s a sustainable resource, and it keeps coming to us,” he explained. The project will […]
When inspections discovered groundwater infiltration in three 72-in. aqueduct tunnels owned by the San Diego County Water Authority, a complex rehabilitation project became necessary. Those tunnels—Lilac Tunnel (500 ft), Red Mountain Tunnel (3,100 ft), and Oat Hills Tunnel (3,600 ft)—were originally built in 1947.
Once Hailed as a Drought Fix, California Moves to Restrict Synthetic Turf Over Health Concerns
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Cal Mattersby Shreya AgrawalGov. Gavin Newsom last week passed on a chance to limit the use of the so-called “forever chemicals” in legions of plastic products when he vetoed a bill that would have banned them in synthetic lawns. His veto of an environmental bill that overwhelmingly passed the Legislature underscores California’s convoluted guidance on the plastic turf that some […]
Climate Change Is Driving a Global Water Trade You Can’t See
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Bloomberg by Jin Wu, Laura Millan, Chris Udemans and Jack WittelsEvery manifestation of the dangerous weather wreaking havoc around the world has one thing in common: water. As the Earth’s climate changes, the lack of water, or its sudden abundance, is reshaping the global economy and international trade. From prolonged drought slowing down ships in the Panama Canal to deluges halting industrial production in Japan, it’s one of the […]
Cal Water Gives a Closer Look on How They Bring Water to 450,000 Bakersfield Residents
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Bakersfield Now by Leslie Santibanez-MolinaThe California Water Service in Bakersfield hosted their annual ‘Imagine a Day Without Water.’ The day aims to highlight the essential nature of water. Officials with Cal Water gave us a tour of their Northeast Bakersfield plant that adds around 20 million gallons of water to the city’s water supply every day.
What El Niño Will Mean for Lake Mead’s Water Levels
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Newsweek by Robyn WhiteThe U.S. is set for an El Niño winter—the warmer counterpart to La Niña—a climate pattern that starts with warm water building up in the tropical Pacific Ocean west of South America.
City of Phoenix Plans to Convert Wastewater into Drinking Water Within the Decade
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC15by Jorge TorresIn just a few years, water that’s flushed down toilets and drains in Phoenix may eventually flow through taps for people to drink. Nazario Prieto with Phoenix Water Services claims it’s responsible and the way to go to preserve water. “It’s a sustainable resource, and it keeps coming to us,” he explained. The project will […]
Best Project – Water/Environment: First Aqueduct Tunnels Rehabilitation Project
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Engineering News-Record Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhen inspections discovered groundwater infiltration in three 72-in. aqueduct tunnels owned by the San Diego County Water Authority, a complex rehabilitation project became necessary. Those tunnels—Lilac Tunnel (500 ft), Red Mountain Tunnel (3,100 ft), and Oat Hills Tunnel (3,600 ft)—were originally built in 1947.