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 […]
With just hours left to go in this month — and no precipitation in the forecast for Tuesday — downtown Los Angeles is set to experience its first rainless November in almost 30 years, according to the National Weather Service. The 11th month of the year is typically not a wet one for the area, […]
Community leader and Vista Irrigation District board member Marty Miller has been seated as one of four delegates representing the San Diego County Water Authority on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Miller took his seat during a special board meeting last Tuesday (Nov. 23). He replaced outgoing director […]
Scripps Institution of Oceanography dedicated a giant ocean simulator Monday that will help researchers understand the effects of climate change on the world’s oceans. The 120-foot-long, 36,000-gallon “miniature ocean” housed at Scripps’ Hydraulics Laboratory will enable scientists to preview the oceans and atmospheres of the future in which climate is altered even further by human activities.
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 […]
Downtown L.A. Sees No Rain in November for 1st time in Nearly 30 Years
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /KTLA 5 by Tracy BloomWith just hours left to go in this month — and no precipitation in the forecast for Tuesday — downtown Los Angeles is set to experience its first rainless November in almost 30 years, according to the National Weather Service. The 11th month of the year is typically not a wet one for the area, […]
New San Diego County Water Authority Director Joins Metropolitan Board
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Yahoo! Finance / BusinessWire Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityCommunity leader and Vista Irrigation District board member Marty Miller has been seated as one of four delegates representing the San Diego County Water Authority on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Miller took his seat during a special board meeting last Tuesday (Nov. 23). He replaced outgoing director […]
Giant Ocean Simulator at Scripps Will Help Probe Effects of Climate Change
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinScripps Institution of Oceanography dedicated a giant ocean simulator Monday that will help researchers understand the effects of climate change on the world’s oceans. The 120-foot-long, 36,000-gallon “miniature ocean” housed at Scripps’ Hydraulics Laboratory will enable scientists to preview the oceans and atmospheres of the future in which climate is altered even further by human activities.