The natural burst of El Niño warming that changes weather worldwide is far costlier with longer-lasting expenses than experts had thought, averaging trillions of dollars in damage, a new study found. An El Niño is brewing now and it might be a big — and therefore costly — one, scientists said. El Niño is a temporary […]
A majority of Marin residents’ water bills will see significant increases beginning in July as the Marin Municipal Water District looks to make historic investments in new water supplies and recover from the recent drought. The agency’s board of directors voted 4-1, with Director Larry Russell dissenting, on Tuesday to approve a plan to hike […]
In a report sponsored by the California Water Impact Network, policy expert Max Gomberg revealed that the continued funding of the controversial Delta Tunnel – also known as the Delta Conveyance Project – could bankrupt the powerful Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Gomberg is the former climate change and water conservation manager for the State […]
No matter if it’s a dry year or wet year, there are continued pleas for more water storage. Now, an American River Basin study is showing how a strategically placed high Sierra reservoir might be part of the water solution.
The City of Roseville has a new way to power its vehicles: they’re using wastewater and turning it into fuel. Believe it or not, what goes down, will soon power up part of Roseville.
In test results that suggest thousands of California infants, toddlers and children continue to be exposed to brain-damaging lead, data released by the state Department of Social Services has revealed that 1 in 4 of the state’s child-care centers has dangerously high levels of the metal in their drinking water.
El Niños Are Far Costlier Than Once Thought, in the Trillions, Study Says — and One’s Brewing Now
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /AP Newsby Seth BorensteinThe natural burst of El Niño warming that changes weather worldwide is far costlier with longer-lasting expenses than experts had thought, averaging trillions of dollars in damage, a new study found. An El Niño is brewing now and it might be a big — and therefore costly — one, scientists said. El Niño is a temporary […]
Marin Municipal Water District Adopts Historic Rate Hikes for Water Supply Projects
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Marin Independent Journalby Will HoustonA majority of Marin residents’ water bills will see significant increases beginning in July as the Marin Municipal Water District looks to make historic investments in new water supplies and recover from the recent drought. The agency’s board of directors voted 4-1, with Director Larry Russell dissenting, on Tuesday to approve a plan to hike […]
New Report Finds Proposed Delta Tunnel Could Bankrupt Metropolitan Water District
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Sacramento News & Review by Dan BacherIn a report sponsored by the California Water Impact Network, policy expert Max Gomberg revealed that the continued funding of the controversial Delta Tunnel – also known as the Delta Conveyance Project – could bankrupt the powerful Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Gomberg is the former climate change and water conservation manager for the State […]
Proposed Reservoir in Northern California Would Boost Folsom Lake Water Storage
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /ABC 10 by Monica WoodsNo matter if it’s a dry year or wet year, there are continued pleas for more water storage. Now, an American River Basin study is showing how a strategically placed high Sierra reservoir might be part of the water solution.
“Up to 1,000 Gallons Per Day”: Roseville to Convert Wastewater Into Methane to Power Waste Collection Fleet
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /CBS Sacramento by Dominic GarciaThe City of Roseville has a new way to power its vehicles: they’re using wastewater and turning it into fuel. Believe it or not, what goes down, will soon power up part of Roseville.
Drinking Water at 1 in 4 California Child-care Centers Tests Dangerously High for Lead
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Dorany PinedaIn test results that suggest thousands of California infants, toddlers and children continue to be exposed to brain-damaging lead, data released by the state Department of Social Services has revealed that 1 in 4 of the state’s child-care centers has dangerously high levels of the metal in their drinking water.