Scientists have found that climate change is playing a big role in shrinking the flow of the Colorado River, but recent research suggests Arizona’s reservoirs on the Salt and Verde rivers could fare better as temperatures continue to rise. The findings back the assurances of water managers at Salt River Project that their system of reservoirs appears to […]
An ongoing struggle between two communities less than a mile apart illustrates the challenges California faces as it tries to deliver clean, affordable drinking water to more than 1 million residents without access to what the state has called a “basic human right.”
The ocean covers about 70% of Earth’s surface, regulates the climate and is home to countless species of fish, a major source of protein for more than one billion people. It is now under threat from climate change, overfishing and pollution.
Three months after federal dam safety regulators ordered Anderson Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Santa Clara County, to be drained due to earthquake concerns, new details are emerging on what will happen to all that water, the fish that depend on it, and the water supply for Silicon Valley. The Santa Clara Valley Water District, […]
The vintage train was chugchugchugging its usual route out of Durango that sunny morning as tourists marveled at the postcard-pretty canyon. Just a few miles closer to Silverton, a plume of smoke started rising from the steep hillside. Within minutes, a Good Samaritan tried to douse the flames, state and federal court documents say. Three […]
During summertime, many households in Seville have seen their wells go completely dry. For years — too many, residents say — households teetered with unpredictable conditions. Using too much water in the day meant having none at night. One flush too many, and everyone relying on a single well in town was thrown into a […]
Study says Phoenix Reservoirs are Resilient to Warming, Scientists Warn Risks Remain
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Arizona Republicby Ian JamesScientists have found that climate change is playing a big role in shrinking the flow of the Colorado River, but recent research suggests Arizona’s reservoirs on the Salt and Verde rivers could fare better as temperatures continue to rise. The findings back the assurances of water managers at Salt River Project that their system of reservoirs appears to […]
The Great Divide: California Communities Battle for Rights to Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Fresno Beeby Austin RamseyAn ongoing struggle between two communities less than a mile apart illustrates the challenges California faces as it tries to deliver clean, affordable drinking water to more than 1 million residents without access to what the state has called a “basic human right.”
Ocean Data Need a Sea Change to Help Navigate the Warming World
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Natureby Annie BrettThe ocean covers about 70% of Earth’s surface, regulates the climate and is home to countless species of fish, a major source of protein for more than one billion people. It is now under threat from climate change, overfishing and pollution.
Anderson Dam: Plans Released to Drain Santa Clara County’s Largest Reservoir
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kristiene Gong /Mercury Newsby Paul RogersThree months after federal dam safety regulators ordered Anderson Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Santa Clara County, to be drained due to earthquake concerns, new details are emerging on what will happen to all that water, the fish that depend on it, and the water supply for Silicon Valley. The Santa Clara Valley Water District, […]
Drought Fears Take Hold in a Four Corners Region Already Beset by the Coronavirus Pandemic
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /InsideClimate Newsby Judy FahysThe vintage train was chugchugchugging its usual route out of Durango that sunny morning as tourists marveled at the postcard-pretty canyon. Just a few miles closer to Silverton, a plume of smoke started rising from the steep hillside. Within minutes, a Good Samaritan tried to douse the flames, state and federal court documents say. Three […]
Central Valley Town Fought for Clean Water for Years. Is the Battle Finally Over?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Fresno Beeby Cresencio Rodriguez-DelgadoDuring summertime, many households in Seville have seen their wells go completely dry. For years — too many, residents say — households teetered with unpredictable conditions. Using too much water in the day meant having none at night. One flush too many, and everyone relying on a single well in town was thrown into a […]