The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health issued a General Rain Advisory on Tuesday directing swimmers, surfers and others to avoid water contact at all beaches and bays following recent rainfall. The agency said swimming, surfing and diving should be avoided during rain and for 72 hours following rainfall. The agency said with rain […]
Rich Sorkin, CEO of Jupiter Intelligence, sees more than raging fires, rising seas and damaging winds in a warming world. He also sees a business opportunity. Sorkin, a longtime technology entrepreneur who’s worked in financial services and energy, is leading Jupiter, a Silicon Valley startup that analyzes physical and financial risks tied to climate change.
The number of coal-fired power plants in operation across the country has plummeted in recent years, quickly changing the power mix — especially in states such as California. But what has that change meant in terms of health? Or even in the number of crops produced?
Much of California’s water supply is a hidden asset: Deep below the surface, rocks, gravel and sand store water like a sponge, in an underground zone called an aquifer. In dry years, this groundwater has been tapped to save farms, keep grass green and provide drinking water to millions of Californians. But over time, people […]
At the ripe old age of 64, Folsom Dam is about to hit a growth spurt. Federal crews have begun a five-year effort to raise the height of the dam by 3.5 feet to increase flood protection for 440,000 downstream residents in metropolitan Sacramento, including areas of Arden-Arcade, Rosemont and many areas in the city […]
President Trump yesterday touted his repeal of key Clean Water Act regulations as more than three dozen current and former government officials called for an investigation into the scientific basis of his forthcoming replacement rule. Trump told a gathering of the country’s farmers that last fall he repealed “one of the most ridiculous regulations of […]
Rain Brings Urban Runoff to San Diego County Beaches
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CBS News 8The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health issued a General Rain Advisory on Tuesday directing swimmers, surfers and others to avoid water contact at all beaches and bays following recent rainfall. The agency said swimming, surfing and diving should be avoided during rain and for 72 hours following rainfall. The agency said with rain […]
‘Things Will Blow Up’ If You Ignore Climate Risks — CEO
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /E&E News by Edward KlumpRich Sorkin, CEO of Jupiter Intelligence, sees more than raging fires, rising seas and damaging winds in a warming world. He also sees a business opportunity. Sorkin, a longtime technology entrepreneur who’s worked in financial services and energy, is leading Jupiter, a Silicon Valley startup that analyzes physical and financial risks tied to climate change.
UC San Diego Professor: Recent Closing of US Coal Power Plants has Saved 26,610 Lives
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Rob NikolewskiThe number of coal-fired power plants in operation across the country has plummeted in recent years, quickly changing the power mix — especially in states such as California. But what has that change meant in terms of health? Or even in the number of crops produced?
Time’s Up on Groundwater Plans: One of the Most Important New California Water Laws in 50 Years Explained
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KQED (San Francisco)by Molly PetersonMuch of California’s water supply is a hidden asset: Deep below the surface, rocks, gravel and sand store water like a sponge, in an underground zone called an aquifer. In dry years, this groundwater has been tapped to save farms, keep grass green and provide drinking water to millions of Californians. But over time, people […]
Nearly 500,000 Sacramento-Area Residents Will be Safer Because of this Folsom Dam Upgrade
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Beeby Tony BizjakAt the ripe old age of 64, Folsom Dam is about to hit a growth spurt. Federal crews have begun a five-year effort to raise the height of the dam by 3.5 feet to increase flood protection for 440,000 downstream residents in metropolitan Sacramento, including areas of Arden-Arcade, Rosemont and many areas in the city […]
Trump Hails WOTUS Overhaul as Critics Call for Investigation
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /E&E News by Jeremy P. JacobsPresident Trump yesterday touted his repeal of key Clean Water Act regulations as more than three dozen current and former government officials called for an investigation into the scientific basis of his forthcoming replacement rule. Trump told a gathering of the country’s farmers that last fall he repealed “one of the most ridiculous regulations of […]