The Southwest U.S. is mired in an ever-worsening drought, one that has left deer starving in Hawaii, turned parts of the Rio Grande into a wading pool, and set a record in Colorado for the most days of “exceptional drought.”
A large group of agricultural organizations and water districts are calling for more federal support to address water infrastructure. More than 200 organizations sent letters to President-elect Joe Biden and congressional leadership, highlighting water issues in the West. The coalition points out the significant need for federal support in any future infrastructure or economic recovery […]
Colorado is headwaters to a hardworking river that provides for 40 million people. The importance of the Colorado River to the state and the nation cannot be overstated, and its recent hydrology serves as a reminder that we must continue to find workable solutions that will sustain the river. History shows that we are up […]
A broad coalition of organizations is urging Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to mandate a national moratorium on water and other utility shutoffs on day one in the White House, in order to curtail the spread of Covid-19 and ease the financial burden on struggling Americans.
The world’s oceans reached their hottest level in recorded history in 2020, supercharging the extreme weather impacts of the climate emergency, scientists have reported. More than 90% of the heat trapped by carbon emissions is absorbed by the oceans, making their warmth an undeniable signal of the accelerating crisis. The researchers found the five hottest […]
In 2020, Californians endured the hottest August, September and October since 1895. Climate scientists warn the trends are evidence of a warming planet. Rising temperatures combined with less rain and high winds have worsened the chance of extreme fire weather.
A “Forever” Drought Takes Shape in the West
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Axiosby Jennifer A. KingsonThe Southwest U.S. is mired in an ever-worsening drought, one that has left deer starving in Hawaii, turned parts of the Rio Grande into a wading pool, and set a record in Colorado for the most days of “exceptional drought.”
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /AgNet Westby Brian GermanA large group of agricultural organizations and water districts are calling for more federal support to address water infrastructure. More than 200 organizations sent letters to President-elect Joe Biden and congressional leadership, highlighting water issues in the West. The coalition points out the significant need for federal support in any future infrastructure or economic recovery […]
Opinion: To Protect the Colorado River from Drought and Speculation, We Need to Collaborate
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Denver Postby Rebecca MitchellColorado is headwaters to a hardworking river that provides for 40 million people. The importance of the Colorado River to the state and the nation cannot be overstated, and its recent hydrology serves as a reminder that we must continue to find workable solutions that will sustain the river. History shows that we are up […]
Vast Coalition Calls on Biden to Impose National Moratorium On Water Shutoffs
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Guardianby Nina LakhaniA broad coalition of organizations is urging Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to mandate a national moratorium on water and other utility shutoffs on day one in the White House, in order to curtail the spread of Covid-19 and ease the financial burden on struggling Americans.
Climate Crisis: Record Ocean Heat in 2020 Supercharged Extreme Weather
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Guardianby Damian CarringtonThe world’s oceans reached their hottest level in recorded history in 2020, supercharging the extreme weather impacts of the climate emergency, scientists have reported. More than 90% of the heat trapped by carbon emissions is absorbed by the oceans, making their warmth an undeniable signal of the accelerating crisis. The researchers found the five hottest […]
California’s ‘New Climate’
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /San Francisco Chronicleby Mallory MoenchIn 2020, Californians endured the hottest August, September and October since 1895. Climate scientists warn the trends are evidence of a warming planet. Rising temperatures combined with less rain and high winds have worsened the chance of extreme fire weather.