California, struggling to balance its clean energy push with the need to boost tight power supplies and avoid rolling blackouts, will lean more on fossil fuels in coming weeks to keep the power on if scorching heatwaves stretch its grid. The Golden State, which has among the world’s most aggressive environmental policies, faces a potential […]
In a multi-agency meeting on the state of California’s drought conditions, state officials painted a broader picture on water allocation, lack of available water and what the Golden State is facing in the months and years to come. Officials expect record low water levels across the state, especially for Oroville and San Luis Reservoir. Jeanine Jones with […]
The welcome arch across Modesto’s main street proclaims, “Water, wealth, contentment, health.” In essence, water, the first word, directly leads to the following benefits. The same formula applies to Marin. Now it’s the scarcity of water that endangers our county’s ability to enjoy the benefits of wealth, contentment and health. The entire American West is […]
If the Colorado River were a bank account, it would be running toward the red. The river, the lifeblood for several Western states, is being squeezed by overuse and plunging supply — as temperatures stay on the upswing year after year, and thirsty soils rapidly absorb the bulk of moisture from a dwindling annual snowpack. […]
California just closed the books on its hottest July on record, a whopping 5.3 degrees above normal. It was the latest in a rash of record-setting months over the past year, as the state saw its hottest July, June, October, September and August in history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA data […]
In a year already plagued by pandemic and wildfires, Californians are also entangled with the crippling effect of drought. “Every year, there seems to be a disaster and issues,” lamented California State Parks Public Safety Chief Aaron Wright, who responded to help Oroville through the Camp Fire and many other crises. In 2017, hundreds of […]
California’s Clean Grid May Lean on Oil, Gas to Avoid Summer Blackouts
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /REUTERSby Nichola GroomCalifornia, struggling to balance its clean energy push with the need to boost tight power supplies and avoid rolling blackouts, will lean more on fossil fuels in coming weeks to keep the power on if scorching heatwaves stretch its grid. The Golden State, which has among the world’s most aggressive environmental policies, faces a potential […]
Could California Handle Another Year of Drought? State Officials Weigh in on Current Situation
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC10by Carley GomezIn a multi-agency meeting on the state of California’s drought conditions, state officials painted a broader picture on water allocation, lack of available water and what the Golden State is facing in the months and years to come. Officials expect record low water levels across the state, especially for Oroville and San Luis Reservoir. Jeanine Jones with […]
Opinion: Voters Played Role in Marin Municipal Water District Shortage
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Marin Independent Journalby Dick Spotswood Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe welcome arch across Modesto’s main street proclaims, “Water, wealth, contentment, health.” In essence, water, the first word, directly leads to the following benefits. The same formula applies to Marin. Now it’s the scarcity of water that endangers our county’s ability to enjoy the benefits of wealth, contentment and health. The entire American West is […]
As Lake Powell Woes Worry West, Experts Call For Yet More Reduced Use
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Montrose Press by Katharhynn HeidelbergIf the Colorado River were a bank account, it would be running toward the red. The river, the lifeblood for several Western states, is being squeezed by overuse and plunging supply — as temperatures stay on the upswing year after year, and thirsty soils rapidly absorb the bulk of moisture from a dwindling annual snowpack. […]
California Just Recorded Its Hottest July Ever. Charts Show It’s Part of a Trend
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /San Francisco Chronicleby Kellie HwangCalifornia just closed the books on its hottest July on record, a whopping 5.3 degrees above normal. It was the latest in a rash of record-setting months over the past year, as the state saw its hottest July, June, October, September and August in history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA data […]
‘We’re in Uncharted Territory’: Lake Oroville Levels Reach Historic Low, Impacting Recreation
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /KCRA3by Stephanie LinIn a year already plagued by pandemic and wildfires, Californians are also entangled with the crippling effect of drought. “Every year, there seems to be a disaster and issues,” lamented California State Parks Public Safety Chief Aaron Wright, who responded to help Oroville through the Camp Fire and many other crises. In 2017, hundreds of […]