Every winter, Imperial Beach finds some of its streets and sidewalks underwater. This week, researchers from San Diego State and UC San Diego started digging groundwater wells to see how sea-level rise plays a role in that flooding. The sea-level impacts how shallow the water table is underneath the city. “Flooding overall is a very, […]
Most California water districts will receive virtually no water next year from the State Water Project other than for health and safety needs amid “unprecedented drought conditions,” the state’s the Department of Water Resources announced Wednesday. The announcement to zero out the State Water Project’s allocation for 2022 comes as officials anticipate a third straight […]
Two Southern California ski areas will open this week despite dry fall weather. Big Bear Mountain Resorts announced that Friday will be opening day for the general public at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. Season pass holders will get an early start on Thursday. Weather across Southern California has been dry and mild but it […]
To visualize the hellishness of the climate crisis in 2021, look no further than General Sherman, the world’s largest tree, wrapped in fire-resistant foil to protect the legendary giant sequoia from flames burning a path of destruction through the Sierra Nevada. California’s so-called Ancient Ones evolved with fire. It’s crucial to their reproductive cycle. But […]
Researchers Work to Keep Imperial Beach Above Water
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 San Diegoby Joe LittleEvery winter, Imperial Beach finds some of its streets and sidewalks underwater. This week, researchers from San Diego State and UC San Diego started digging groundwater wells to see how sea-level rise plays a role in that flooding. The sea-level impacts how shallow the water table is underneath the city. “Flooding overall is a very, […]
State Water Project Zeroes Out Allocation for 2022 Other Than for Health, Safety Needs
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /FOX5 San Diego by Megan Healy Quoted: San Diego County Water Authori9tyMost California water districts will receive virtually no water next year from the State Water Project other than for health and safety needs amid “unprecedented drought conditions,” the state’s the Department of Water Resources announced Wednesday. The announcement to zero out the State Water Project’s allocation for 2022 comes as officials anticipate a third straight […]
2 Southern California Ski Areas to Open Despite Dry Fall
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Associated PressTwo Southern California ski areas will open this week despite dry fall weather. Big Bear Mountain Resorts announced that Friday will be opening day for the general public at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. Season pass holders will get an early start on Thursday. Weather across Southern California has been dry and mild but it […]
The American West Went Through Climate Hell in 2021. But There’s Still Hope
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Los Angeles Timesby Sammy RothTo visualize the hellishness of the climate crisis in 2021, look no further than General Sherman, the world’s largest tree, wrapped in fire-resistant foil to protect the legendary giant sequoia from flames burning a path of destruction through the Sierra Nevada. California’s so-called Ancient Ones evolved with fire. It’s crucial to their reproductive cycle. But […]