New data from urban areas suggests that people are ignoring Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pleas for voluntary conservation during the drought. Some experts say it’s time for Newsom to issue a mandatory order.
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With no respite from drought, officials call upon Californians to conserve water
Citing meager winter rainfall and snow, California officials are urging residents to conserve water as the state contends with a third year of severe drought.
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Biden’s EPA proposes new rule to reduce smog from trucks and other heavy vehicles
The Environmental Protection Agency proposes new cuts to heavy vehicle emissions, targeting those chemicals that produce lung-damaging smog.
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How badly will Russia’s war torpedo hopes for global climate cooperation?
Russia was an international foot dragger on climate solutions before it invaded Ukraine, but it was cooperating on Arctic issues. Are those days over?
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California drought, Australia floods: Two sides of La Niña amplified by climate change
La Niña, strengthened by the effects of climate change, brings years of drought to some parts of the world and torrential rain to others.
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California drought continues after state has its driest January and February on record
California just suffered its driest January and February in more than a century. Water officials tell residents to brace for a third year of drought.
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California agriculture takes $1.2 billion hit during drought, losing 8,700 farm jobs, researchers find
California’s agriculture industry saw $1.2 billion in costs and the loss of more than 8,700 jobs due to drought last year, according to a new report.
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No end in sight: California drought on course to break another record
After record-breaking snowfall at the start of the rainy season, January and February will likely be the driest on record, prolonging California’s drought.
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Rising sea levels pose perilous threat to California coast as study raises new alarms
The U.S. coastline is expected to experience as much sea level rise in the next 30 years as it did in the 100 years prior.
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Western megadrought is worst in 1,200 years, intensified by climate change, study finds
The West is experiencing its most severe megadrought in a millennium, according to a new study. Scientists say climate change is playing a major role.