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California drought
Capturing stormwater to deal with California's drought is complicated
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Lily Jamali
Jan 13, 2023
The infrastructure to capture California stormwater could be decades away, officials say.
One way out of a drought? Technology that makes water potable.
Jul 18, 2022
The California communities of Santa Monica and Avalon are conserving water but also using desalination to increase the supply.
What does California's drought mean for the rest of the country?
Oct 20, 2021
For starters, California is the biggest agricultural producer in the U.S.
Why governors and Congress members want a drought disaster declaration
Aug 26, 2021
Ranchers are hurting as 98% of the West experiences drought. A declaration could free up funds to help them.
Drought has California farms destroying crops, rather than pay for water
Aug 16, 2021
The Woolf ranch in California’s Central Valley is scaling down its almond orchards to focus on less water-intensive crops, like tomatoes.
California's drought takes a toll on the state's clothing manufacturers
Aug 5, 2021
Textile manufacturing relies on access to a cheap and plentiful supply of water.
Low pay pushes some federal firefighters to find work elsewhere
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Nova Safo
Jul 14, 2021
“We all live supermodestly,” a firefighter said. “We’re about being able to do this job that we love, but also sustain life.”
For public good, not for profit.
Insurance companies getting into the firefighting game
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Andy Uhler
Nov 25, 2015
Santa Ana winds in excess of 50 mph can spread fires quicker than ever.
U.S. Forest Service sued over a bottler's water permit
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Andy Uhler
Oct 14, 2015
Nestle pays nearly nothing for the water it bottles as Arrowhead.
A California drought loser: pool contractors
Jun 10, 2015
Water restrictions in some cities ban filling new pools with drinkable water.