For the first time in nearly two decades, the federal government tapped Glen Canyon Dam for extra power generating capacity this weekend, triggering emergency water releases as heat waves persisted across the West. As temperatures hit records in California, power providers turned to sources in Nevada, Utah and Arizona to cope with the surge in demand across its […]
Millions of Californians could lose power in coming days, the state’s grid operator warned Monday, as it continues to struggle with inadequate electricity supplies as many people have been forced indoors to ride out a crippling heat wave during the coronavirus pandemic.
Widespread blackouts to reduce pressure on the electric grid were averted Monday night after regulators warned earlier in the day that they would not have enough power to meet demand in the midst of a heat wave.
While PG&E and SCE are required to shut power off in some areas, California Water Service also advises residents to limit their water usage during these outages. According to California Water Service, they are doing everything they can to make sure water services are not interrupted.
Has the San Joaquin Valley reached its Chinatown moment? For farmers who rely on water from the Kings River, the answer winds up as some shade of “yes.” But the players are different. This isn’t the Owens Valley and William Mulholland doesn’t work for the City of Los Angeles. Uneasy about a slowly-marching plan to siphon Valley […]
A group of researchers have demonstrated that, from seven methods commonly used to test for viruses in untreated wastewater, an adsorption-extraction technique can most efficiently detect SARS-CoV-2. This gives us another tool to detect the presence and spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Glen Canyon Dam Tapped for Emergency Water Releases to Meet California Power Demands
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /AZ Centralby Erin StoneFor the first time in nearly two decades, the federal government tapped Glen Canyon Dam for extra power generating capacity this weekend, triggering emergency water releases as heat waves persisted across the West. As temperatures hit records in California, power providers turned to sources in Nevada, Utah and Arizona to cope with the surge in demand across its […]
California Blackouts a Warning for States Ramping Up Green Power
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Wall Street Journalby Katherine BluntMillions of Californians could lose power in coming days, the state’s grid operator warned Monday, as it continues to struggle with inadequate electricity supplies as many people have been forced indoors to ride out a crippling heat wave during the coronavirus pandemic.
California Power Grid Operator Cancels Rolling Blackouts
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Janie Har and Adam BeamWidespread blackouts to reduce pressure on the electric grid were averted Monday night after regulators warned earlier in the day that they would not have enough power to meet demand in the midst of a heat wave.
California Water Service Also Advises Residents to Limit Their Water Usage During These Outages
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /ABC News Bakersfieldby Ashley ValenzuelaWhile PG&E and SCE are required to shut power off in some areas, California Water Service also advises residents to limit their water usage during these outages. According to California Water Service, they are doing everything they can to make sure water services are not interrupted.
Meet the Water Baron You (Likely) Haven’t Heard of
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Sun (Central Valley)by Alex TavlianHas the San Joaquin Valley reached its Chinatown moment? For farmers who rely on water from the Kings River, the answer winds up as some shade of “yes.” But the players are different. This isn’t the Owens Valley and William Mulholland doesn’t work for the City of Los Angeles. Uneasy about a slowly-marching plan to siphon Valley […]
A Quick, Cost-Effective Method to Track the Spread of COVID-19 Through Untreated Wastewater
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Smart Water Magazineby Hokkaido UniversityA group of researchers have demonstrated that, from seven methods commonly used to test for viruses in untreated wastewater, an adsorption-extraction technique can most efficiently detect SARS-CoV-2. This gives us another tool to detect the presence and spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.