Last month, the state’s snow survey team saw snow levels just shy of average and on Thursday the trend continued downward. “Seventy-nine percent of an average February and 58% of the April 1 average here at this location,” said Sean de Guzman, chief of the Department of Water Resources’ Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting […]
When Wendy Rash was diagnosed in 2005 with a thyroid disorder, chronic fatigue and other ailments, her doctor couldn’t explain her suddenly failing health. Soon, other family members became ill. Her brother-in-law contracted fatal kidney cancer. Her father-in-law developed esophageal cancer. Then her 32-year-old son began having severe kidney problems.
In his recent Your Turn column, Alexander Schriener wrote that we need to focus on viable solutions for the ailing Salton Sea. I’d like to address some of the points made in that column. “The Salton Sea is going through the natural evolution …,” Schriener wrote. There is nothing natural about farm chemicals. This is […]
One of the most fundamental questions in climate research asks the following: What will the world look like when we reach a certain point of warming? How will it change after 2 degrees? 4 degrees? Even warmer? More than a decade ago, scientists designed a set of hypothetical scenarios to help them model the climate. […]
Whether or not you accept climate change as a reality, one thing is for certain – the San Joaquin Valley will have another drought. Throughout recorded history, the semi-arid Valley has had extended dry spells with little precipitation to moisten its fertile soil creating a micro climate of economic crisis. The Valley is still dealing […]
If you’ve ever created a personal budget, you know that assigning your money to different investment strategies is a crucial component to meet your financial goals. When you stop dipping into your savings account each month, savings can begin to build. Understanding why desalination is so critical to California’s water future is a lot like […]
Some in the Sierra Still Optimistic Despite Below-Average Snowpack
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Fox 40 Newsby Lonnie WongLast month, the state’s snow survey team saw snow levels just shy of average and on Thursday the trend continued downward. “Seventy-nine percent of an average February and 58% of the April 1 average here at this location,” said Sean de Guzman, chief of the Department of Water Resources’ Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting […]
‘Our Voices are Not Being Heard’: Colorado Town a Test Case for California PFAS Victims
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby David S. CloudWhen Wendy Rash was diagnosed in 2005 with a thyroid disorder, chronic fatigue and other ailments, her doctor couldn’t explain her suddenly failing health. Soon, other family members became ill. Her brother-in-law contracted fatal kidney cancer. Her father-in-law developed esophageal cancer. Then her 32-year-old son began having severe kidney problems.
Opinion: We Must Fix the Salton Sea. And, Yes, Water Transfer is One Hope
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sunby Bob TerryIn his recent Your Turn column, Alexander Schriener wrote that we need to focus on viable solutions for the ailing Salton Sea. I’d like to address some of the points made in that column. “The Salton Sea is going through the natural evolution …,” Schriener wrote. There is nothing natural about farm chemicals. This is […]
Worst Climate Scenario Probably Won’t Happen, Scientists Say
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /E&E News by Chelsea HarveyOne of the most fundamental questions in climate research asks the following: What will the world look like when we reach a certain point of warming? How will it change after 2 degrees? 4 degrees? Even warmer? More than a decade ago, scientists designed a set of hypothetical scenarios to help them model the climate. […]
Program Preps Communities for Next Drought
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sun-Gazette (Exeter, Calif.)Whether or not you accept climate change as a reality, one thing is for certain – the San Joaquin Valley will have another drought. Throughout recorded history, the semi-arid Valley has had extended dry spells with little precipitation to moisten its fertile soil creating a micro climate of economic crisis. The Valley is still dealing […]
Opinion: Why Desalination Can Help Quench California’s Water Needs
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CalMattersby Wendy RidderbuschIf you’ve ever created a personal budget, you know that assigning your money to different investment strategies is a crucial component to meet your financial goals. When you stop dipping into your savings account each month, savings can begin to build. Understanding why desalination is so critical to California’s water future is a lot like […]