Just how bad is the drought in the Western US? The shrinking of Lake Mead, the country’s largest reservoir, is a troubling indicator. The massive man-made lake, which straddles the border of Arizona and Nevada, is now only at 39% of its full capacity, down from 44% in April 2020. That’s equivalent to a 10-foot drop in the water level, […]
Like millions of teens around the world, my daughter enjoys long showers. Unlike many fathers of teens, however, I see a bright side to the family water bill. We’re not just taking showers. We’re growing grapes. Our family lives in Israel, the international capital of water recycling, where nearly 90% of our supply is used […]
A coalition of Central Valley counties is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare an emergency declaration in response to the drought crisis. The chairs of the Board of Supervisors for Fresno, Madera, Stanislaus, Tulare, San Joaquin, Kings, Kern and Merced counties sent a joint letter to the governor in support of a letter from a […]
The City of Santa Maria is providing all of its customers with groundwater supplies, due to the drought. The City says it’s meeting all drinking water standards, but customers may notice a difference in the water due to the increased hardness and mineral content. The exclusive use of local groundwater will continue through May, and […]
The headlines are grim. Texas’ power grid fails in the midst of a deadly cold snap, putting millions at risk. A historic heat wave brings California’s power grid to its knees, putting millions at risk. Two massive states with two distinctly different approaches to energy, yet still facing a similar outcome: failure and blackouts. In both […]
If there’s one thing to understand this Earth Day about California’s role in confronting the climate crisis, it’s this: Just because the state considers itself a global leader doesn’t mean it’s doing nearly enough.
This Stunning Timelapse Shows the Megadrought’s Toll on the West’s Largest Reservoir
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /VoxMedia by Lili PikeJust how bad is the drought in the Western US? The shrinking of Lake Mead, the country’s largest reservoir, is a troubling indicator. The massive man-made lake, which straddles the border of Arizona and Nevada, is now only at 39% of its full capacity, down from 44% in April 2020. That’s equivalent to a 10-foot drop in the water level, […]
Opinion: Recycling Water has to Become the Norm Because it is Too Scarce and Too Valuable to Waste
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Colorado Sunby Ari GoldfarbLike millions of teens around the world, my daughter enjoys long showers. Unlike many fathers of teens, however, I see a bright side to the family water bill. We’re not just taking showers. We’re growing grapes. Our family lives in Israel, the international capital of water recycling, where nearly 90% of our supply is used […]
“We’ve Been Here Before”: Valley Counties Pile on Newsom to Declare Drought Emergency
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Joaquin Valley Sunby Daniel GligichA coalition of Central Valley counties is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare an emergency declaration in response to the drought crisis. The chairs of the Board of Supervisors for Fresno, Madera, Stanislaus, Tulare, San Joaquin, Kings, Kern and Merced counties sent a joint letter to the governor in support of a letter from a […]
Santa Maria Providing Customers with Groundwater Due to Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KEYT (Santa Barbara)The City of Santa Maria is providing all of its customers with groundwater supplies, due to the drought. The City says it’s meeting all drinking water standards, but customers may notice a difference in the water due to the increased hardness and mineral content. The exclusive use of local groundwater will continue through May, and […]
Opinion: To Keep the Lights On, Here’s How California Should Plan for the Extraordinary
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMattersby Julia ProchnikThe headlines are grim. Texas’ power grid fails in the midst of a deadly cold snap, putting millions at risk. A historic heat wave brings California’s power grid to its knees, putting millions at risk. Two massive states with two distinctly different approaches to energy, yet still facing a similar outcome: failure and blackouts. In both […]
An Earth Day Message for California: Move Faster on Climate Change
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Sammy RothIf there’s one thing to understand this Earth Day about California’s role in confronting the climate crisis, it’s this: Just because the state considers itself a global leader doesn’t mean it’s doing nearly enough.