Climate change projections show the Central Valley will see more hot, dry years like 2021, but also some dangerously wet years as well. This year has already seen high temperatures, drought and high fire risk for Central Valley residents, and Jordi Vasquez, environmental scientist for the California Department of Water Resources, said climate models show […]
In Santa Clara County, lawns are dry, a reservoir is nearly empty, and water restrictions are mandated. After two winters with very little rain — and San Jose’s driest year in 128 years of record keeping — the county is marked by one of the worst droughts in modern history. Santa Clara County’s experience of drought is […]
The state’s severe drought is transforming the landscape of our streams, lakes and reservoirs as the supply of water is depleted day by day. The changes at Uvas Reservoir in the hills above Morgan are readily apparent. The waterline has receded significantly as the footprint of the reservoir shrinks.
Officials with jurisdiction over about 80% of California’s power grid say the state faces a grim outlook as summer heat, wildfires and a severe drought intensify. “When you step back, I think many of us are really recognizing now that climate change and these extreme heat waves happening in the earlier parts of the summer […]
After the two driest consecutive years in much of California in nearly half a century, reservoir levels are dropping. Lawns are brown. Water restrictions are increasing. And Californians are getting worried. Asked to name the environmental issue they are most concerned about, more California residents cited water shortages and drought than any other, according to a […]
Jennifer Beretta has been working as a dairy farmer since she was 6 and knows some of her family’s 700 cows by name. One of her favorites, a Jersey named Harmony, has won top prizes at the Sonoma County Fair. “I raised them from when they were babies,” said Beretta, 33. “I watched them grow […]
Report: Valley Could See 6-9 Degree Temperature Increase By 2100
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Sentinelby Ravyn CullorClimate change projections show the Central Valley will see more hot, dry years like 2021, but also some dangerously wet years as well. This year has already seen high temperatures, drought and high fire risk for Central Valley residents, and Jordi Vasquez, environmental scientist for the California Department of Water Resources, said climate models show […]
San Jose Relies on Water from the Sierra Nevada. Climate Change is Challenging that System
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KQEDby Ezra David RomeroIn Santa Clara County, lawns are dry, a reservoir is nearly empty, and water restrictions are mandated. After two winters with very little rain — and San Jose’s driest year in 128 years of record keeping — the county is marked by one of the worst droughts in modern history. Santa Clara County’s experience of drought is […]
Drought Depleting Bay Area Reservoirs, Driving Urgent Need For Conservation
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CBS SF Bay Areaby Devin FehelyThe state’s severe drought is transforming the landscape of our streams, lakes and reservoirs as the supply of water is depleted day by day. The changes at Uvas Reservoir in the hills above Morgan are readily apparent. The waterline has receded significantly as the footprint of the reservoir shrinks.
As Climate Changes, Alternative Energy Systems Get Close Look
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Capitol Weeklyby Eric FurthOfficials with jurisdiction over about 80% of California’s power grid say the state faces a grim outlook as summer heat, wildfires and a severe drought intensify. “When you step back, I think many of us are really recognizing now that climate change and these extreme heat waves happening in the earlier parts of the summer […]
Water Shortages and Drought Are California’s Biggest Environmental Concern, New Poll Shows
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Mercury Newsby Paul RogersAfter the two driest consecutive years in much of California in nearly half a century, reservoir levels are dropping. Lawns are brown. Water restrictions are increasing. And Californians are getting worried. Asked to name the environmental issue they are most concerned about, more California residents cited water shortages and drought than any other, according to a […]
‘Liquidation of Cows.’ How the Drought Creates Chaos on California Ranches, Dairy Farms
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Sacramento Beeby Dale KaslerJennifer Beretta has been working as a dairy farmer since she was 6 and knows some of her family’s 700 cows by name. One of her favorites, a Jersey named Harmony, has won top prizes at the Sonoma County Fair. “I raised them from when they were babies,” said Beretta, 33. “I watched them grow […]