In a meeting with Western governors, Biden signals that Washington will be more of a partner on wildfire fighting than the Trump administration was.
Climate
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Summer dreams dry up on the Russian River, a paradise whipsawed by drought, flood and fire
This part of the Sonoma wine country has endured fire, flood, intense heat and lightning bolts the last five years. Now it faces ever-more severe water restrictions.
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An entire California town was without running water — in a heat wave
A rural Central Valley community is without running water during a heat wave, prompting authorities to haul in bottles and jugs of water to more than 700 people in Teviston.
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California’s drought and wildfire dangers rising at stunning pace
State leaders in climate change and water resources warn that California’s drought is already causing dire conditions for people, plants, animals and land.
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Water shortages: Why some Californians are running out in 2021 and others aren’t
Drought resilience depends on location but also extraordinary engineering — determining which California places are running out of water this year and which remain in good shape.
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California’s biggest heat wave of the year heightens drought and fire fears
‘Early heat waves and more frequent heat waves this summer will exacerbate an already serious situation,’ one climatologist said.
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Dry fuels, drought and slashed inmate crews: ‘Concerning’ picture for fire season in Santa Cruz County
With inmate crews that supplement other agencies’ firefighting units cut drastically and extremely dry conditions amid the ongoing drought, a Cal Fire chief sounded a warning about what might be ahead for Santa Cruz County.
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As wildfires decimate the giant sequoia, California faces unprecedented loss
Researchers now believe a wildfire last year killed 10% to 14% of the world’s natural sequoia population.
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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.
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A Santa Cruz County drought conditions update: How are water restrictions affecting you?
Use the interactive map to see where your water comes from and learn about water restrictions in your area.