More than 30 years ago, if you were to visit San Diego County, you would be struck by the lush green lawns, beautiful gardens, and many folks washing their cars. The county alongside the Pacific Coast appeared to be flush with water. But in all actuality, a major water catastrophe was already in the works. […]
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the National Center for Atmospheric Research — the campus in Boulder that’s a hub for scientists studying climate change and water — on Wednesday. Speaking on a plaza with a sweeping view toward the plains, she and Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse promoted Democrats’ recent climate and tax package.
As the current drought stretches into its third year, demands to desalinate ocean water rise, especially in such places as Sonoma County and its more than 55 miles of coastline. But putting a desalination plant on the Sonoma County coast seems unlikely, especially after the California Coastal Commission in May rejected construction of a desalination plant in […]
Drought, heat, and wildfires all threaten Wine Country grape harvests, but growers are getting creative to defend their crops. Climate change is endangering California’s wine industry. Just ask some of the industry’s titans.
The allure of California has long been its almost unbelievably good weather: predictably dry summers and pleasant, if occasionally rainy, winters. Who wouldn’t want to escape swampy heat for this temperate paradise? Our typically agreeable weather (current heat wave notwithstanding) is officially called a Mediterranean-type climate, defined as having cool, wet winters and dry, warm summers.
Parched: California’s Climate Crisis
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CBS Stations in San Francisco, Sacramento and Los Angeles Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityParched: California’s Climate Crisis A special report on California’s changing climate and the ongoing drought by CBS stations across the Golden State: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/video/parched-californias-climate-crisis/
San Diego County Showing Way Forward in Beating Back Water Shortages
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPIX-TVby Reed Cowan Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityMore than 30 years ago, if you were to visit San Diego County, you would be struck by the lush green lawns, beautiful gardens, and many folks washing their cars. The county alongside the Pacific Coast appeared to be flush with water. But in all actuality, a major water catastrophe was already in the works. […]
In Boulder Visit, Nancy Pelosi Calls on Western States to Lead the Charge on Colorado River Issues
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CPR Newsby Andrew KenneyHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the National Center for Atmospheric Research — the campus in Boulder that’s a hub for scientists studying climate change and water — on Wednesday. Speaking on a plaza with a sweeping view toward the plains, she and Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse promoted Democrats’ recent climate and tax package.
Rohnert Park Company Working On More Efficient and Earth-Friendly Ways to Get the Salt Out of Sea Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage, Uncategorized /by Chelsea Campos /The Press Democratby Mary FrickerAs the current drought stretches into its third year, demands to desalinate ocean water rise, especially in such places as Sonoma County and its more than 55 miles of coastline. But putting a desalination plant on the Sonoma County coast seems unlikely, especially after the California Coastal Commission in May rejected construction of a desalination plant in […]
Napa County’s Famed Wine Country Prepares for Climate Change
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CBS Bay Areaby Elizabeth CookDrought, heat, and wildfires all threaten Wine Country grape harvests, but growers are getting creative to defend their crops. Climate change is endangering California’s wine industry. Just ask some of the industry’s titans.
California’s Climate Makes It Especially Vulnerable to Global Warming
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The New York Timesby Soumya KarlamanglaThe allure of California has long been its almost unbelievably good weather: predictably dry summers and pleasant, if occasionally rainy, winters. Who wouldn’t want to escape swampy heat for this temperate paradise? Our typically agreeable weather (current heat wave notwithstanding) is officially called a Mediterranean-type climate, defined as having cool, wet winters and dry, warm summers.