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Something in the Water

Something in the Water

Posted on January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 by Liza Gross

Investigative series exposes how California regulators relied on flimsy evidence—produced by oil industry consultants—to assure consumers it’s safe to grow crops with the oil industry’s wastewater.

Inside Climate News, stories ran Feb. through Sept. 2022

Posted in Featured stories Tagged fossil fuels, oil and gas, oil drilling, oilfield wastewater, produced water
Unchecked Oil and Gas Wastewater Threatens California Groundwater

Unchecked Oil and Gas Wastewater Threatens California Groundwater

Posted on January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 by Liza Gross

Lax oversight has allowed oil and gas developers to dump billions of barrels of toxic wastewater into the ground, endangering the San Joaquin Valley’s dwindling groundwater supplies.

Inside Climate News, Oct. 24, 2021

Posted in Featured stories Tagged climate change, climate pollution, fossil fuels, oil and gas, oilfield wastewater, produced water
Fires Fuel New Risks to California Farmworkers

Fires Fuel New Risks to California Farmworkers

Posted on January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 by Liza Gross

As climate change amplifies the health risks of extreme heat and pollution from wildfires, researchers scramble to protect farmworkers.

Inside Climate News, Sept. 21, 2021

Posted in Featured stories Tagged agriculture, climate change, farmworkers, wildfire
Farming Without a Net

Farming Without a Net

Posted on January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 by Liza Gross

California’s sustainable farms offer lessons in climate resilience, but the agricultural system still favors industrial operations.

Inside Climate News, Sept. 7, 2021

Posted in Featured stories Tagged agriculture, california agriculture, climate change, community supported agriculture
For Farmworkers, Heat Too Often Means Needless Death

For Farmworkers, Heat Too Often Means Needless Death

Posted on January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 by Liza Gross

Advocates say the case of an undocumented Oregon worker during the record-breaking Pacific Northwest heatwave exposes the deadly toll of failed U.S. immigration law.

Inside Climate News, July 9, 2021

Posted in Featured stories Tagged agriculture, california agriculture, climate change, extreme heat, farmworkers
How Capturing Floodwaters Can Reduce Flooding and Combat Drought

How Capturing Floodwaters Can Reduce Flooding and Combat Drought

Posted on July 17, 2021July 17, 2021 by Liza Gross

Climate change will exacerbate swings between droughts and floods in California and intensify competition for water. Can the state divert northern floodwaters to the thirsty south?

Inside Climate News, June 8, 2021
Posted in Featured stories Tagged california agriculture, climate change, drought, floodwaters
Fighting Attacks on Inconvenient Science—and Scientists

Fighting Attacks on Inconvenient Science—and Scientists

Posted on July 17, 2021July 17, 2021 by Liza Gross

The atrazine wars offer a cautionary tale for scientists whose work triggers blowback by regulated industries, and lessons for protecting scientific integrity.

Inside Climate News, May 24, 2021

Posted in Featured stories Tagged atrazine, chemical industry, industry influence, scientific integrity, tyrone hayes
California’s Relentless Droughts Strain Farming Towns

California’s Relentless Droughts Strain Farming Towns

Posted on July 17, 2021July 17, 2021 by Liza Gross

Gov. Newsom has placed most of the state under a drought emergency, which could leave communities struggling with agricultural pollution without drinking water.

Inside Climate News, May 17, 2021

Posted in Featured stories Tagged agriculture, California, climate change, drought
In California’s Farm Country, Climate Change Is Likely to Trigger More Pesticide Use, Fouling Waterways

In California’s Farm Country, Climate Change Is Likely to Trigger More Pesticide Use, Fouling Waterways

Posted on July 17, 2021July 17, 2021 by Liza Gross

Warmer temperatures would boost pest populations, causing farmers to use more insecticides that, with more frequent and severe storms, turn into toxic runoff.

Inside Climate News, May 10, 2021

Posted in Featured stories Tagged climate change, pesticides, water pollution
Ice-fighting Bacteria Could Help California Crops Survive Frost

Ice-fighting Bacteria Could Help California Crops Survive Frost

Posted on July 17, 2021July 17, 2021 by Liza Gross

Managing the bacteria could help California growers save water and energy needed for traditional frost-protection methods.

Inside Climate News, March 25, 2021

Posted in Featured stories Tagged agriculture, bacteria, California, climate change, frost
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