Challenged By Drought, Fire, Earthquake, and Flood, California Departs On New Path
In response to truculent planet, conserving water, limiting climate emissions, and achieving “net zero” energy use are top priorities.
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The Stream, June 12: Southern Californians are #DroughtShaming Their Neighbors
The Global Rundown Mexico‘s only oil and gas company has discovered large hydrocarbon reserves in the Gulf of Mexico. A new study shows that most kids and teens in the United States are dehydrated. The drought in California is ushering in a new form of vigilante justice. “When you’re trying to do your best personally, […]
California Court, Despite Drought, Questions Popular Water Pricing Tool
Increasing block rates garner closer attention. Photo © J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue Increasing block rates are a popular pricing tool for encouraging residents to use less water. In California, they are increasingly subjected to legal challenges. Click image to enlarge. By Brett Walton Circle of Blue It was not the sort of […]
California’s Record Heat Magnified Drought Woes in 2014
Precipitation was near average, but temperatures smashed the previous heat record.
Yes, It’s Raining in California. No, the Drought Is Not Over
Just look at the Texas drought — California could be waiting years to recover.
The Stream, December 4: Rain in California, But No Break to Drought
The Global Rundown Rain is falling in California, but the state will need a lot more of it to break a three-year drought. Vietnam is predicting drought in the Mekong Delta next year, while Great Lakes water levels are rising. China is spending billions on a new fund to fight pollution, and Kiribati is pessimistic […]
Jerry Brown, Smart and Prepared, Responds to California’s Drought Emergency
Steeled by past drought, governor is reshaping how largest U.S. state uses and distributes water.
California’s Dogged Drought Cutting Off Water Supplies to State’s Poor
Farmers are guzzling groundwater while wells of families run dry.
Canvassing Fairgoers about California’s Drought
Everyone has a groundwater story.
In Silicon Valley, Symbols of California’s Drought Abound
But a lukewarm response in the world’s technology capital.
The Stream, July 16: California Imposes Fines for Wasting Water During Drought
California Drought New rules passed in California Tuesday will impose up to $US 500 fines on residents caught wasting water on lawns, cars and sidewalks, NPR reported, citing the Associated Press and the Los Angeles Times. Despite the severe, 3-year drought, residents in the state have not reached water conservation goals through voluntary measures alone. […]
Drought to Cost California Agriculture $2.2 Billion and 17,000 Jobs, But Groundwater Is a Lifeline
Record reductions in river flows will be offset by pumping more water from aquifers.
