Drought Drains California’s Energy Grid

August 6, 2015, 10:26 am

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August 6, 2015

Drought Drains California’s Energy Grid

California’s drought is draining the state’s reservoirs and preventing hydropower from feeding the state’s energy grid, creating an opportunity for cleaner energy sources to take its place.

Tags: Clean Energy, Climate Change, Drought, Energy Efficiency, Gas, Thirsty Thursdays, Water

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Real Sustainability: Dry Farming in a Drought

August 13, 2015, 10:26 am

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August 13, 2015

Real Sustainability: Dry Farming in a Drought

Some of the tastiest apples, walnuts and wine grapes come from farmers doing something radically different—they’ve stopped watering their plants.

Tags: Drought, Español, Food, Thirsty Thursdays, Water

Lake Tahoe Program Pays Cash for Grass to Conserve Precious Water

August 20, 2015, 10:29 am

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August 20, 2015

Lake Tahoe Program Pays Cash for Grass to Conserve Precious Water

Towns and cities across California are offering rebates to homeowners who rip out grass in favor of creative landscapes featuring drought-tolerant plants and efficient irrigation.

Tags: Climate Change, Drought, Thirsty Thursdays, Water

Study Finds Climate Change Amps Up Drought

August 27, 2015, 10:46 am

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August 27, 2015

Study Finds Climate Change Amps Up Drought

Even with an approaching El Niño, Californians shouldn’t lose sight of long-term water management goals, since climate change can intensify heat, evaporation and dry weather. (Spanish language version available.)

Tags: Climate Change, Drought, Español, Oceans, Thirsty Thursdays, Water