Florida is no stranger to extreme weather events, a fact that those living in Sunshine State have always factored in when insuring their homes. But as climate change exacerbates the frequency and severity of events like droughts, floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes in the U.S., the reality Floridians and insurers in the state are working with […]
With little discussion, and unanimous approval, city council members in Sonoma started a process to significantly raise water rates in the city. The action Wednesday sets in motion ten years of annual rate increases, totaling a cumulative 53.4 percent. The average monthly bill would rise for just shy of $43 a month to more than […]
A new state task force charged with investigating the local effects of the drought-depleted Colorado River and recommending legislation to respond to the water crisis met for the first time this week. Members representing different river interests who gathered for the first meeting on July 31 shared hope that they would find common ground as […]
We’re living in a pivotal moment in history, on the cusp of either sinking into a dark period of growing poverty, accelerating ecological destruction, and worsening conflict, or moving forward to a new age of equity, sustainability, and stewardship of the only planet in the universe where we know life exists. I believe a positive […]
After California’s record-breaking winter rains, public health officials are warning about an increased risk for valley fever this summer. “California’s dry conditions, combined with recent heavy winter rains could result in increasing valley fever cases in the coming months,” California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Tomás Aragón said in a news release.
Affordable housing and water – you can’t have one without the other. It’s a stark reality cities on the Monterey Peninsula know well, with the latter always seeming in short supply. But the city of Monterey seems determined to make sure the tap doesn’t run out, for either resource.
Florida Could Soon Become Uninsurable—and Other States Will Likely Follow
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Newsweekby Giulia CarbonaroFlorida is no stranger to extreme weather events, a fact that those living in Sunshine State have always factored in when insuring their homes. But as climate change exacerbates the frequency and severity of events like droughts, floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes in the U.S., the reality Floridians and insurers in the state are working with […]
Big Jump in Water Rates Likely in Sonoma
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Northern California Public Mediaby Marc AlbertWith little discussion, and unanimous approval, city council members in Sonoma started a process to significantly raise water rates in the city. The action Wednesday sets in motion ten years of annual rate increases, totaling a cumulative 53.4 percent. The average monthly bill would rise for just shy of $43 a month to more than […]
New State Task Force Starts Work on Responding to Worst-Case Colorado River Scenarios
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /CPR News by Michael Elizabeth SakasA new state task force charged with investigating the local effects of the drought-depleted Colorado River and recommending legislation to respond to the water crisis met for the first time this week. Members representing different river interests who gathered for the first meeting on July 31 shared hope that they would find common ground as […]
Opinion: A New Age of Water is Dawning
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /TIME by Peter H. GleickWe’re living in a pivotal moment in history, on the cusp of either sinking into a dark period of growing poverty, accelerating ecological destruction, and worsening conflict, or moving forward to a new age of equity, sustainability, and stewardship of the only planet in the universe where we know life exists. I believe a positive […]
Valley Fever Could Hit California Hard. The Drought-to-Downpour Cycle is to Blame
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Summer LinAfter California’s record-breaking winter rains, public health officials are warning about an increased risk for valley fever this summer. “California’s dry conditions, combined with recent heavy winter rains could result in increasing valley fever cases in the coming months,” California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Tomás Aragón said in a news release.
Monterey City Council Welcomes Regional Collaboration to Tackle Water Crisis
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Monterey Herald by Tess KennyAffordable housing and water – you can’t have one without the other. It’s a stark reality cities on the Monterey Peninsula know well, with the latter always seeming in short supply. But the city of Monterey seems determined to make sure the tap doesn’t run out, for either resource.