According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), El Niño is here. Its arrival likely augurs an increased occurrence of health threats around the world. Brought on by deviations in sea-surface temperatures, El Niño negatively impacts human, animal, and plant health—and their interconnections. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the changing atmospheric conditions brought on by El […]
A senior Interior Department official who has had a key role in negotiations over the shrinking Colorado River plans to step down from the job next week. Tanya Trujillo told the department of her intention to resign as assistant secretary for water and science about six weeks ago and her last day is Monday, she told The […]
California has taken a big step towards boosting how much sewage water local governments can purify and reuse for drinking — a process known as water recycling. On Tuesday, the state proposed draft regulations to expand recycling by introducing new purification standards and processes.
The Board of Directors of Humboldt County Services District voted Tuesday for water and sewer rate increases, with two of five directors dissenting. Rates would eventually increase over the next five years by a total of 88% and start increasing Aug. 1.
California’s effort to secure water supplies is a struggle older than the state itself. It played out during the Gold Rush, and it defines modern San Francisco and Los Angeles. It has created divisions between north and south as well as east and west.
From climate change to species loss and pollution, humans have etched their impact on the Earth with such strength and permanence since the middle of the 20th century that a special team of scientists says a new geologic epoch began then. Called the Anthropocene — and derived from the Greek terms for “human” and “new” […]
El Niño Increases Global Health Threats That Require a One Health Response
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bulletin of the Atomic Scientistsby Laura H. KahnAccording to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), El Niño is here. Its arrival likely augurs an increased occurrence of health threats around the world. Brought on by deviations in sea-surface temperatures, El Niño negatively impacts human, animal, and plant health—and their interconnections. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the changing atmospheric conditions brought on by El […]
Interior Department Official with Key Role in Colorado River Talks is Stepping Down
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /APby Suman Naishadham and Felicia FonsecaA senior Interior Department official who has had a key role in negotiations over the shrinking Colorado River plans to step down from the job next week. Tanya Trujillo told the department of her intention to resign as assistant secretary for water and science about six weeks ago and her last day is Monday, she told The […]
California Takes Big Step to Boost Use of Purified Sewage Water to Combat Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /LAistby Erin StoneCalifornia has taken a big step towards boosting how much sewage water local governments can purify and reuse for drinking — a process known as water recycling. On Tuesday, the state proposed draft regulations to expand recycling by introducing new purification standards and processes.
20,000 Residents to See Water, Sewer Bills Jump 88% Over 5 Years
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Times Standardby Sage AlexanderThe Board of Directors of Humboldt County Services District voted Tuesday for water and sewer rate increases, with two of five directors dissenting. Rates would eventually increase over the next five years by a total of 88% and start increasing Aug. 1.
Opinion: Ending Mono Lake Diversions to Los Angeles Would Help the Environment but Hurt the Climate
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Cal Mattersby Jim NewtonCalifornia’s effort to secure water supplies is a struggle older than the state itself. It played out during the Gold Rush, and it defines modern San Francisco and Los Angeles. It has created divisions between north and south as well as east and west.
Humans’ Impact On the Earth Began a New Epoch in the 1950s Called the Anthropocene, Scientists Say
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Associated Pressby Seth BorensteinFrom climate change to species loss and pollution, humans have etched their impact on the Earth with such strength and permanence since the middle of the 20th century that a special team of scientists says a new geologic epoch began then. Called the Anthropocene — and derived from the Greek terms for “human” and “new” […]