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
Tag: climate change
Fires Fuel New Risks to California Farmworkers
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
Farming Without a Net
California’s sustainable farms offer lessons in climate resilience, but the agricultural system still favors industrial operations.
Inside Climate News, Sept. 7, 2021
For Farmworkers, Heat Too Often Means Needless Death
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
How Capturing Floodwaters Can Reduce Flooding and Combat Drought
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
California’s Relentless Droughts Strain Farming Towns
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
In California’s Farm Country, Climate Change Is Likely to Trigger More Pesticide Use, Fouling Waterways
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
Ice-fighting Bacteria Could Help California Crops Survive Frost
Managing the bacteria could help California growers save water and energy needed for traditional frost-protection methods.
Inside Climate News, March 25, 2021
Warmer Temperatures May Offer California Farmers a Rare Silver Lining: Fewer Frosts
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, Feb. 21, 2021
As Warming Oceans Bring Tough Times to California Crab Fishers, Scientists Say Diversifying is Key to Survival
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