If you’re reading this, chances are you don’t really have to think about where your drinking water is coming from, how your food was grown, or what effects such processes have had on the environment. Specifically, in reference to our drinking water, around half of the US population gets their drinking water from either public or […]
Water is a big deal in California, and climate change is threatening the precious resource. That’s why Gov. Gavin Newsom finalized a broad plan this week to help prevent future water challenges, but some Californians say it relies on old thinking and harmful water storage projects. The Water Resilience Portfolio outlines 142 actions the state could take […]
Californians across the state are concerned about climate change and support plans to reduce harmful emissions and focus on renewable sources of energy. But there are stark differences when it comes to which residents of the Golden State see pollution as a serious threat to their family’s health.
Legislation authorizing the Army Corps of Engineers to boost the nation’s water infrastructure, protect waterways from emerging contaminants, and bolster coastal shorelines sailed through the House Wednesday. On a voice vote, the House used a procedure reserved for mostly non-controversial legislation to pass the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (H.R. 7575), which lays out […]
Desperate to complete a historic but complicated dam removal on the California-Oregon border, Gov. Gavin Newsom has appealed to one of the world’s wealthiest men to keep the project on track: financier Warren Buffett.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recommends river runners secure their vessels to withstand changing levels and campers should set up tents in areas out of reach of the river. Officials plan to release higher-than-normal amounts of water from Glen Canyon Dam, possibly without notice, which will cause rapid changes to the Colorado River’s flow. The […]
How Over-Pumping of Underground Aquifers Can Cause Land to Sink
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Interesting Engineerinngby Trevor EnglishIf you’re reading this, chances are you don’t really have to think about where your drinking water is coming from, how your food was grown, or what effects such processes have had on the environment. Specifically, in reference to our drinking water, around half of the US population gets their drinking water from either public or […]
California Has a New Plan to Protect its Water Supply from Climate Change, But Some Say it’s Based on Old Thinking
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Capital Public Radioby Ezra David RomeroWater is a big deal in California, and climate change is threatening the precious resource. That’s why Gov. Gavin Newsom finalized a broad plan this week to help prevent future water challenges, but some Californians say it relies on old thinking and harmful water storage projects. The Water Resilience Portfolio outlines 142 actions the state could take […]
Poll: Californians Support State Policies to Tackle Climate Change
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Mercury News (Bay Area)by Emily DeruyCalifornians across the state are concerned about climate change and support plans to reduce harmful emissions and focus on renewable sources of energy. But there are stark differences when it comes to which residents of the Golden State see pollution as a serious threat to their family’s health.
Wide-Ranging Water Infrastructure Bill Easily Passes House
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bloomberg Lawby Amena H. Saiyid and Kellie LunneyLegislation authorizing the Army Corps of Engineers to boost the nation’s water infrastructure, protect waterways from emerging contaminants, and bolster coastal shorelines sailed through the House Wednesday. On a voice vote, the House used a procedure reserved for mostly non-controversial legislation to pass the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (H.R. 7575), which lays out […]
Warren Buffett Controls Dams in Northern California. Why Gov. Newsom Wants Them Torn Down
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Dale KaslerDesperate to complete a historic but complicated dam removal on the California-Oregon border, Gov. Gavin Newsom has appealed to one of the world’s wealthiest men to keep the project on track: financier Warren Buffett.
Officials Warn Colorado River Levels Could Fluctuate to Meet Summer Energy Needs
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KNAU Arizona Public Radioby Ryan HeinsiusThe U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recommends river runners secure their vessels to withstand changing levels and campers should set up tents in areas out of reach of the river. Officials plan to release higher-than-normal amounts of water from Glen Canyon Dam, possibly without notice, which will cause rapid changes to the Colorado River’s flow. The […]