Thirsty Thursdays: Drought News Roundup

May 28, 2015, 3:31 pm

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May 28, 2015

Thirsty Thursdays: Drought News Roundup

Thirsty Thursdays is our bimonthly blog series exploring the historic drought in the western United States.

Tags: Climate Change, Drought, Fracking, Oil, Thirsty Thursdays, Water

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California’s Drive for Deeper Water Leaves State on Shaky Ground

June 11, 2015, 2:11 pm

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June 11, 2015

California’s Drive for Deeper Water Leaves State on Shaky Ground

As water supplies dry up, groundwater drilling is leading to collapsed bridges, cracked irrigation canals and pipes, and twisted roads and railways. In some places, the ground is sinking nearly one foot a year.

Tags: Climate Change, Drought, Fracking, Gas, Oil, Public Lands, Thirsty Thursdays, Water

Succulents and Wildflowers Leave Water-Wasting Lawns in the Dust

June 24, 2015, 10:27 am

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June 24, 2015

Succulents and Wildflowers Leave Water-Wasting Lawns in the Dust

Houses in the California Bay Area are sporting dramatic displays of low-water plants that entice native bees and keep homeowners from pouring money down the drain.

Tags: Bees, Climate Change, Drought, Español, Pesticides, Thirsty Thursdays, Water

5 Species Starved for Rain

July 2, 2015, 11:08 am

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July 2, 2015

5 Species Starved for Rain

With the sixth mass extinction upon us, we explore how the drought is devastating five species across the western United States.

Tags: Bees, Climate Change, Drought, Endangered Species Act, Español, Forests, Grizzly Bears, Thirsty Thursdays, Water

3 Things That Won’t Solve California’s Drought

July 9, 2015, 9:59 am

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July 9, 2015

3 Things That Won’t Solve California’s Drought

A handful of new products purport to help ease the drought, but do their claims hold water?

Tags: Drought, Thirsty Thursdays

New House Bill Blames Historic California Drought on Endangered Fish

July 16, 2015, 9:49 am

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July 16, 2015

New House Bill Blames Historic California Drought on Endangered Fish

A bill being considered in the House of Representatives places blame for the lack of water in California on protections for salmon and other imperiled species, such as the delta smelt. The reality is that an historic drought—not environmental protections—is causing water shortages in the West.

Tags: Congress, Drought, Endangered Species Act, Smelt, Thirsty Thursdays, Water

Who Gets the Water and Who Gets Hung Out to Dry?

July 23, 2015, 9:22 am

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July 23, 2015

Who Gets the Water and Who Gets Hung Out to Dry?

Fishermen, farmers, ranchers and river guides are struggling to divvy up California’s dwindling water supply as the state’s historic drought stretches into its fourth year.

Tags: Drought, Thirsty Thursdays, Water

It’s Time to Be Drought Intolerant

July 30, 2015, 10:08 am

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July 30, 2015

It’s Time to Be Drought Intolerant

Want to help the drought? Draw a bath, call your senator, and let your worries soak away.

Tags: Climate Change, Drought, Thirsty Thursdays

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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

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