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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
Warmer Temperatures May Offer California Farmers a Rare Silver Lining: Fewer Frosts

Warmer Temperatures May Offer California Farmers a Rare Silver Lining: Fewer Frosts

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

A new study finds that the state’s profitable orchard crops will suffer less frost exposure under climate change, saving water and energy.

Inside Climate News, February 21, 2021

 
Posted in Featured stories Tagged agriculture, climate change, frost, orchard crops
As Warming Oceans Bring Tough Times to California Crab Fishers, Scientists Say Diversifying is Key to Survival

As Warming Oceans Bring Tough Times to California Crab Fishers, Scientists Say Diversifying is Key to Survival

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by Liza Gross

A study of the 2014 marine heat wave suggests that fishermen who turn to other species will fare better in future climate disruptions.

Inside Climate News, Feb. 1, 2021

Posted in Featured stories Tagged climate adaptation, climate change, domoic acid, Dungeness crab, fisheries, global warming, harmful algal bloom, the blob
Animals Can Get Covid-19, Too. Without Government Action, That Could Make the Coronavirus Harder to Control

Animals Can Get Covid-19, Too. Without Government Action, That Could Make the Coronavirus Harder to Control

Posted on January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Liza Gross

Veterinarians say they worry the virus could take up residence in animal species in the US. But public health officials only want to talk about people.

Inside Climate News, Jan. 27, 2021

Posted in Featured stories Tagged covid19, infectious disease, One Health, Tracey McNamara, Veterinary medicine, West Nile, zoonoses
Harnessing Rice Fields to Resurrect California’s Endangered Salmon

Harnessing Rice Fields to Resurrect California’s Endangered Salmon

Posted on January 7, 2021February 4, 2021 by Liza Gross

California’s salmon populations have been dangerously close to extinction for decades. A new partnership may help tip the scales toward recovery.

Inside Climate News, Jan. 5, 2021

Posted in Featured stories Tagged agriculture, California, climate change, Sacramento Valley, salmon
Clues From Wines Grown in Hot, Dry Regions May Help Growers Adapt to a Changing Climate

Clues From Wines Grown in Hot, Dry Regions May Help Growers Adapt to a Changing Climate

Posted on January 7, 2021February 4, 2021 by Liza Gross

Homing in on traits that help grapevines conserve water during drought and heat waves may help breeders develop more resilient grape varieties.

Inside Climate News, Jan. 2, 2021

Posted in Featured stories Tagged climate change, drought, vineyards, wine
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