California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, leading a 10-state coalition, on Wednesday filed comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed amendments to nationwide standards for controlling and remediating lead in drinking water, also known as the Lead and Copper Rule. The EPA’s proposed revisions represent the first major amendments in a generation to the Lead […]
Washington state, land of sprawling rainforests and glacier-fed rivers, might soon become the first in the nation to ban water bottling companies from tapping spring-fed sources. The proposal is one of several efforts at the state and local level to fend off the fast-growing bottled water industry and protect local groundwater. Local activists throughout the […]
Winters are getting warmer and shorter. Here’s the impact in your area. “Dear Sara, I would like to read your prediction of the effects of climate change on the traditional four weather seasons.”
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday shows that 9.5% of California is considered to be in moderate drought. The abnormally dry area, which includes the drought area, has expanded from about 34% to 46%. The dry area on the new map has spread southward to include most of Los Angeles County, much of […]
The snowpack in the Rocky Mountains is currently 14 percent above average for this time of year, but last year’s dry summer could reduce runoff to the Colorado River.
This rain-year has brought an alarmingly dry winter in California so far, according to climate change experts. Now, there’s a new tool to help Californians navigate your water supply. It’s an online toll that allows a person to see the groundwater levels in their area. The tool then gives a representation of what could be […]
California Attorney General Becerra Says EPA’s Proposed Standards for Lead in Drinking Water Fails the Test Americans Expect
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Sierra Sun TimesCalifornia Attorney General Xavier Becerra, leading a 10-state coalition, on Wednesday filed comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed amendments to nationwide standards for controlling and remediating lead in drinking water, also known as the Lead and Copper Rule. The EPA’s proposed revisions represent the first major amendments in a generation to the Lead […]
Washington Lawmakers Open Groundwater Fight Against Bottled Water Companies
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Columbian by Alex BrownWashington state, land of sprawling rainforests and glacier-fed rivers, might soon become the first in the nation to ban water bottling companies from tapping spring-fed sources. The proposal is one of several efforts at the state and local level to fend off the fast-growing bottled water industry and protect local groundwater. Local activists throughout the […]
How is Climate Change Affecting Winter in My Region?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Yale Climate Connections by Sarah PeachWinters are getting warmer and shorter. Here’s the impact in your area. “Dear Sara, I would like to read your prediction of the effects of climate change on the traditional four weather seasons.”
New Data Show Nearly 10% of California is in Moderate Drought
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Paul DuginskiThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday shows that 9.5% of California is considered to be in moderate drought. The abnormally dry area, which includes the drought area, has expanded from about 34% to 46%. The dry area on the new map has spread southward to include most of Los Angeles County, much of […]
Rockies Snowpack Good, but Dryness Could Threaten Colorado River Flow
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Las Vegas Review-Journalby Blake ApgarThe snowpack in the Rocky Mountains is currently 14 percent above average for this time of year, but last year’s dry summer could reduce runoff to the Colorado River.
New Online Interactive Tool Helps Californians Prepare for Future Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KSBW 8 (Salinas, Calif.)by Alani LetangThis rain-year has brought an alarmingly dry winter in California so far, according to climate change experts. Now, there’s a new tool to help Californians navigate your water supply. It’s an online toll that allows a person to see the groundwater levels in their area. The tool then gives a representation of what could be […]