Southern California is extremely dry right now, with huge portions of the region having seen less than a quarter-inch of rain in the last eight months. The landscape is parched and vegetation is withered, making the area dangerously susceptible to burning, an unusual situation for January. “The sort of dryness we’re seeing in a lot […]
A new report linking fluoridated drinking water to lower IQ scores in children is sure to ratchet up the debate over a practice that’s considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. The report published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics synthesizes the results of dozens of research studies that have been released since 1989. Its overall […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report to Congress on December 17, 2024, detailing water affordability across the U.S. among households and utilities. The report, “Water Affordability Needs Assessment,” summarizes decades of research by utilities, academics, and associations, and includes recommendations, such as potentially establishing a federal water assistance program; increasing education, outreach, and […]
More than half of California was “abnormally dry” just days into the new year, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s latest update. As of Friday, Jan. 3, areas of “moderate drought” were isolated to Southern California while a sliver of the state near the Oregon border was under “severe drought,” the Drought Monitor said.
California is entering the fourth month of what is typically the rainy season, but in the Southland, the landscape is beginning to show signs of drought. The last time Los Angeles recorded rainfall over a tenth of an inch — the threshold that officials typically consider helpful for thirsty plants and the reduction of wildfire […]
California’s first monthly snowpack survey comes on Thursday. It’s likely to be reasonably good for this early part of the rain and snow season. As the new year begins, it’s good to take a look back and see what’s happened with California’s fire and water; essential elements, but also something that can lead to real […]
Southern California Is Dangerously Dry for This Time of Year
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /New York Timesby Amy GraffSouthern California is extremely dry right now, with huge portions of the region having seen less than a quarter-inch of rain in the last eight months. The landscape is parched and vegetation is withered, making the area dangerously susceptible to burning, an unusual situation for January. “The sort of dryness we’re seeing in a lot […]
What a New Study Does — And Doesn’t — Say About Fluoride and Its Link to IQ
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Los Angeles Timesby Karen KaplanA new report linking fluoridated drinking water to lower IQ scores in children is sure to ratchet up the debate over a practice that’s considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. The report published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics synthesizes the results of dozens of research studies that have been released since 1989. Its overall […]
EPA Recognizes Water Affordability Challenges in Report to Congress
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /WaterWorldThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report to Congress on December 17, 2024, detailing water affordability across the U.S. among households and utilities. The report, “Water Affordability Needs Assessment,” summarizes decades of research by utilities, academics, and associations, and includes recommendations, such as potentially establishing a federal water assistance program; increasing education, outreach, and […]
Nearly 60% of California Is ‘Abnormally Dry’ to Start 2025. Where Are Drought Impacts Worst?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Sacramento Beeby Kendrick MarshallMore than half of California was “abnormally dry” just days into the new year, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s latest update. As of Friday, Jan. 3, areas of “moderate drought” were isolated to Southern California while a sliver of the state near the Oregon border was under “severe drought,” the Drought Monitor said.
With Negligible Rain in 8 Months, Southern California Swings Toward Drought
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Los Angeles Timesby Grace TooheyCalifornia is entering the fourth month of what is typically the rainy season, but in the Southland, the landscape is beginning to show signs of drought. The last time Los Angeles recorded rainfall over a tenth of an inch — the threshold that officials typically consider helpful for thirsty plants and the reduction of wildfire […]
California’s 1st Snowpack Survey of 2025 May Offer Promise, but Will It Last?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News, Uncategorized /by Jordan Beane /Fox 2 San Franciscoby Tom VacarCalifornia’s first monthly snowpack survey comes on Thursday. It’s likely to be reasonably good for this early part of the rain and snow season. As the new year begins, it’s good to take a look back and see what’s happened with California’s fire and water; essential elements, but also something that can lead to real […]