As climate change brings longer, more destructive fire seasons, the wine industry scrambles to protect vineyards from the dreaded taint of smoke. “The pandemic was an enormous challenge,” one insider says. “But now, without question, I think the threat of wildfire in many different ways is the greatest challenge of the day for the industry.”
Liza Gross / Inside Climate News
Posted inLatest News
Can California reduce dairy methane emissions equitably?
State officials say dairy digesters can reduce greenhouse gas and toxic air emissions from large dairies. Why community activists don’t believe them.
Posted inEnvironment
As California’s drought worsens, the Biden administration cuts water supplies and farmers struggle to compensate
The driest year in four decades for the state’s water supply hub is hitting its richest agricultural valley hard.
Posted inLatest News
Warmer temperatures may offer California farmers a rare silver lining: fewer frosts
A new study finds that the state’s profitable orchard crops will suffer less frost exposure under climate change, saving water and energy.
Posted inEnvironment
As warming oceans bring tough times to California crab fishers, scientists say diversifying is key
A study of the 2014 marine heat wave suggests that fishermen who turn to other species will fare better in future climate disruptions.
