The target of keeping long-term global warming within 2.7 Fahrenheit is moving out of reach, climate experts say, with nations failing to set more ambitious goals despite months of record-breaking heat on land and sea. As envoys gathered in Bonn in early June to prepare for this year’s annual climate talks in November, average global surface air temperatures were more […]
With an unclear future for the state’s freshwater sources, California’s interest in seawater desalination continues to grow. Support for desalination in California is growing. Currently, California has 12 seawater desalination facilities, but only two are of a significant size. Although a key state agency has recently approved plans for two more moderate size facilities, the perception of seawater […]
Congressman Josh Harder Thursday stood near ground zero of where the fluctuating snowpack in the Sierra can cause serious problems when it is too little and when it is too much. Harder was at the San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge that extends to the Stanislaus River just 10 miles south of Manteca. He was there […]
The world may see California largely as home to Silicon Valley and Hollywood, but it’s agriculture technology where we can most clearly outshine our competitors. In a new study, “Nurturing California Industries,” we identified it as among the six industries most critical to the state’s economic future.
The only break much of America can hope for anytime soon from eye-watering dangerous smoke from fire-struck Canada is brief bouts of shirt-soaking sweltering heat and humidity from a southern heat wave that has already proven deadly, forecasters say. And then the smoke will likely come back to the Midwest and East.
Sandra Kerl, the long-time general manager of the San Diego County Water Authority, retired Thursday after more than 40 years of public service. Deputy General Manager Dan Denham will serve as acting GM until the board of directors finds a permanent replacement. “It has been my privilege to work with so many talented and dedicated […]
World Hits Record Land, Sea Temperatures as Climate Change Fuels 2023 Extremes
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diego by ReutersThe target of keeping long-term global warming within 2.7 Fahrenheit is moving out of reach, climate experts say, with nations failing to set more ambitious goals despite months of record-breaking heat on land and sea. As envoys gathered in Bonn in early June to prepare for this year’s annual climate talks in November, average global surface air temperatures were more […]
Is Seawater Desalination Right for California?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /WaterWorldby Erik DesormeauxWith an unclear future for the state’s freshwater sources, California’s interest in seawater desalination continues to grow. Support for desalination in California is growing. Currently, California has 12 seawater desalination facilities, but only two are of a significant size. Although a key state agency has recently approved plans for two more moderate size facilities, the perception of seawater […]
Harder Pushes for Heavy Snowpack Strategy
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Manteca Bulletinby Dennis WyattCongressman Josh Harder Thursday stood near ground zero of where the fluctuating snowpack in the Sierra can cause serious problems when it is too little and when it is too much. Harder was at the San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge that extends to the Stanislaus River just 10 miles south of Manteca. He was there […]
Opinion: Looking for the Next California Tech Boom? You’ll Find It in Our Farmlands
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Joel Kotkin and Marshall ToplanskyThe world may see California largely as home to Silicon Valley and Hollywood, but it’s agriculture technology where we can most clearly outshine our competitors. In a new study, “Nurturing California Industries,” we identified it as among the six industries most critical to the state’s economic future.
Expect a Hot, Smoky Summer in Much of America. Here’s Why You’d Better Get Used to It
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /AP Newsby Seth BorensteinThe only break much of America can hope for anytime soon from eye-watering dangerous smoke from fire-struck Canada is brief bouts of shirt-soaking sweltering heat and humidity from a southern heat wave that has already proven deadly, forecasters say. And then the smoke will likely come back to the Midwest and East.
San Diego County Water Authority Head Sandy Kerl Retires
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Bond Buyerby Keeley Webster Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthoritySandra Kerl, the long-time general manager of the San Diego County Water Authority, retired Thursday after more than 40 years of public service. Deputy General Manager Dan Denham will serve as acting GM until the board of directors finds a permanent replacement. “It has been my privilege to work with so many talented and dedicated […]