While much of Washington remains mired in partisan gridlock, there is new cooperation in two areas critical to managing climate change: reducing carbon emissions from agriculture and shifting to electric vehicles.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom tapped a veteran regulator Wednesday as the next chair of the powerful Air Resources Board, which implements the state’s ambitious climate change goals.
The Trump administration on Thursday plans to hold the first oil lease sale in California in eight years, part of a last-minute rush to auction off as much federal land as possible before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in.
California’s plans to build a new tunnel to move water from the northern Delta to the thirsty, populous south of the state advanced a step Tuesday, when a key partner agreed to help fund some of the effort. The board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the largest treated water supplier in the […]
The latest outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration suggests that California’s persistent drought-like conditions could last through the winter and into spring, possibly fueling another grueling fire season in 2021. Currently, three-quarters of California is experiencing at least moderate drought conditions. “Keep in mind, we’re coming off the driest May-through-October period, statewide at least, across California, […]
While deciding the final allocation for growers who gather their water from the Friant-Kern Canal is months away, things early on are not looking good. The California Department of Water Resources announced on Dec. 1 an initial state water project allocation of 10% of requested supply for the 2021 water year. Initial allocations are based […]
Opinion: Steps to Cool the Climate Will Improve Water Quality, Too
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Hillby Jeff PetersonWhile much of Washington remains mired in partisan gridlock, there is new cooperation in two areas critical to managing climate change: reducing carbon emissions from agriculture and shifting to electric vehicles.
Newsom Taps New Head of Powerful California Air Board
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /AP Newsby Kathleen RonayneCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom tapped a veteran regulator Wednesday as the next chair of the powerful Air Resources Board, which implements the state’s ambitious climate change goals.
Trump Administration Rushes Sale of California Oil Leases Despite Certain Legal Battle
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Los Angeles Timesby Anna PhillipsThe Trump administration on Thursday plans to hold the first oil lease sale in California in eight years, part of a last-minute rush to auction off as much federal land as possible before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in.
California’s $16 Billion Climate-Hardy Water Tunnel Moves Ahead
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /Bloomberg Law by Emily C. DooleyCalifornia’s plans to build a new tunnel to move water from the northern Delta to the thirsty, populous south of the state advanced a step Tuesday, when a key partner agreed to help fund some of the effort. The board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the largest treated water supplier in the […]
Drought Conditions Could Stretch to Spring, Set Stage for Another Rough Fire Season
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KQED by Craig MillerThe latest outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration suggests that California’s persistent drought-like conditions could last through the winter and into spring, possibly fueling another grueling fire season in 2021. Currently, three-quarters of California is experiencing at least moderate drought conditions. “Keep in mind, we’re coming off the driest May-through-October period, statewide at least, across California, […]
Growers See Initial Allocation of 10% for 2021 Water Year
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Sun GazetteWhile deciding the final allocation for growers who gather their water from the Friant-Kern Canal is months away, things early on are not looking good. The California Department of Water Resources announced on Dec. 1 an initial state water project allocation of 10% of requested supply for the 2021 water year. Initial allocations are based […]