Other ideas to solve the West’s water woes are equally complicated: Toting icebergs from the Arctic, desalinating ocean water or manufacturing rain.
Author: Janet Wilson, Palm Springs Desert Sun
Renewable electricity powered California just shy of 100% for the first time in history
On Saturday, California’s electricity demand was 99.87% met by renewable energy for the first time in history.
California deserts have lost nearly 40% of plants to hotter and drier weather, satellite data shows
Desert plants in California are dying at an alarming rate due to hotter temperatures and less rain, according to new research published this month.
Mountain lion attacks, injures 3-year-old boy in California wilderness park
The attack occurred in Whiting Ranch, where a mountain biker died in a similar attack in 2004. The adult female lion was shot by authorities.
California power lines spark wildfires and prompt blackouts. Why not just bury them?
It would take more than 1,000 years to bury all the lines at the current rate. And it all comes out of the customer’s pocket eventually.
‘Outrageous conflicts of interest’: Watchdog groups urge California Gov. Gavin Newsom to fire oil regulators
Top California oil and gas agency employees held investments in companies they regulate, records indicate. Fracking permits are up sharply this year.
Nestlé is still taking national forest water for its Arrowhead label, with feds’ help
Review shows affected streams and springs are drying up. State enforcers say it will take at least six months to finish their probe.
These environmentalists support the border wall
Migration and crime are down since a barrier was built along eastern San Diego County towns. Wildlife has found a way, for now.