The image is disturbing and leaves little doubt about California’s growing predicament: The snowpack in the Sierra Nevada is a sad whisper of it was a year ago, a withering testament to the lack of precipitation in the state’s increasingly dry winter. The National Weather Service tweeted satellite images of the Sierra on Tuesday, showing […]
The state of California has dedicated $34 million for eight desalination facilities across the state amid growing concerns about water scarcity in the U.S. Desalination is when saltwater is converted into freshwater. Though 71% of the Earth is made up of water, extreme weather linked to climate change is adding to concerns about water scarcity. Scientists estimate that by […]
More water will flow toward San Joaquin Valley farmers, President Donald Trump declared at an event in Bakersfield on Wednesday afternoon. Trump announced the completion of biological opinions that will increase water allocations in Californians. “A major obstacle to providing more water for the region’s farmers has now been totally eliminated by the government,” Trump […]
During President Trump’s visit to California this week, the commander in chief who campaigned on a pledge of shipping more water to Central Valley farms plans to stop in Bakersfield to boast about a promise kept. His administration has succeeded in rolling back protections for fish in California, opening the door to more pumping from […]
More states are stepping up to protect people from drinking water contaminated with “forever chemicals” in the absence of federal enforcement. Twenty-three states are writing their own guidance, regulations, or legislation that would address drinking water contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. The family of thousands of chemicals, once used in […]
Flying somewhere over the planet, there’s a plane equipped with research-grade, double-sided tape on the outside of its hull. Each time the pilot lands the plane, he removes the tape, seals it in a package, and replaces it with a new one before he takes off again. He then mails the package to Scripps Institution […]
Sierra Snowpack Withering in California’s Dry Winter. New Satellite Image Shows the Bad News
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Bee by Dale KaslerThe image is disturbing and leaves little doubt about California’s growing predicament: The snowpack in the Sierra Nevada is a sad whisper of it was a year ago, a withering testament to the lack of precipitation in the state’s increasingly dry winter. The National Weather Service tweeted satellite images of the Sierra on Tuesday, showing […]
Driven by Climate Change, Desalination Researchers Seek Solutions to Water Scarcity
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Here and Now (WBUR, Boston)by Tonya Mosley and Samantha RaphelsonThe state of California has dedicated $34 million for eight desalination facilities across the state amid growing concerns about water scarcity in the U.S. Desalination is when saltwater is converted into freshwater. Though 71% of the Earth is made up of water, extreme weather linked to climate change is adding to concerns about water scarcity. Scientists estimate that by […]
Trump’s Signature Could Mean More Water for Valley
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /GV Wire (Fresno, Calif.)by David TaubMore water will flow toward San Joaquin Valley farmers, President Donald Trump declared at an event in Bakersfield on Wednesday afternoon. Trump announced the completion of biological opinions that will increase water allocations in Californians. “A major obstacle to providing more water for the region’s farmers has now been totally eliminated by the government,” Trump […]
On Eve of Trump Visit, Critics Ask Why Newsom Hasn’t Fought President’s Water Moves
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Kurtis AlexanderDuring President Trump’s visit to California this week, the commander in chief who campaigned on a pledge of shipping more water to Central Valley farms plans to stop in Bakersfield to boast about a promise kept. His administration has succeeded in rolling back protections for fish in California, opening the door to more pumping from […]
Nearly Half the Country Working on PFAS Rules as EPA Drags Feet
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bloomberg Environmentby Sylvia Carignan, Keshia Clukey, Emily C. Dooley and Alex EbertMore states are stepping up to protect people from drinking water contaminated with “forever chemicals” in the absence of federal enforcement. Twenty-three states are writing their own guidance, regulations, or legislation that would address drinking water contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. The family of thousands of chemicals, once used in […]
Microplastics: A Macro Problem
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /PHYS.orgby University of California, San DiegoFlying somewhere over the planet, there’s a plane equipped with research-grade, double-sided tape on the outside of its hull. Each time the pilot lands the plane, he removes the tape, seals it in a package, and replaces it with a new one before he takes off again. He then mails the package to Scripps Institution […]