California and the U.S.
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in Caliornia and the rest of the United States.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
EPA Lead Proposal, Derided as Weak, May Be Sneakily Strong
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Bloomberg Environmentby David SchultzA provision tucked within the EPA’s proposal to overhaul the way it regulates lead in drinking water—initially derided as toothless—could have far-reaching consequences for public health, municipal policies, and even real estate transactions, water industry insiders now say.
Step Aside Fires, Drought and Crazy Weather. Sea Level Rise is Slowly Getting Get Its Day in California.
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Capital Public Radio (Sacramento, Calif.)by Ezra David RomeroPeople love the Golden State because of the coastline. There are all sorts of songs about the vibe California embodies — think “California Gurls” by Katy Perry, “Californication” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and “California Love” by 2Pac. But the ocean’s response to climate change is threatening that very identity.
Rainwater in Parts of US Contains High Levels of PFAS Chemical, Says Study
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Guardianby Daniel RossNew data shows that rainwater in some parts of the US contains high enough levels of potentially toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to possibly affect human health and may, if found in drinking water, in some cases be high enough to trigger regulatory action.
Colorado River Users Convene In Las Vegas To Talk Drought Contingency Plan
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Aspen Public Radioby Christin KayNearly 40 million people depend on the Colorado River for their water supply. Last week, a group of stakeholders gathered in Las Vegas for the Colorado River Water Users Association conference to discuss major issues when it comes to sharing and regulating usage. This year, one topic was the recently-completed drought contingency plan, which has […]
California Coastal Waters Rising in Acidity at Alarming Rate, Study Finds
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Los Angeles Timesby Rosanna XiaWaters off the California coast are acidifying twice as fast as the global average, scientists found, threatening major fisheries and sounding the alarm that the ocean can absorb only so much more of the world’s carbon emissions.
OPINION: Choosing a Backup Battery System in the New Age of California’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /PV Magazine USAby Eric HillIn California this fall, utilities cut power to more than 3 million people to help prevent their power lines from causing wildfires. In the aftermath, the state has seen a rush on requests for battery systems, as many homeowners with solar have realized that their solar panels will not work when the grid is down.