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Commentary: Water Partnerships between Cities and Farms Would Help Prepare for a Changing Climate
January 20 2021
San Joaquin Valley farms and Southern California cities face different but equally daunting water challenges. Both regions’ water futures could be more secure if they jointly developed and managed some water supplies.
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Turning the Page on a Disruptive Year in the Water World
January 11 2021
Ellen Hanak, director of the PPIC Water Policy Center, describes some of 2020’s more pressing water-world challenges, and the center’s response to them.
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Droughts Aren’t Just About Water Anymore
December 15 2020
An increasingly “thirsty atmosphere” in California and the West is influencing drought. We talked to climate scientist Mike Dettinger about this phenomenon.
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Video: Building a Water-Resilient California
November 23 2020
What are key California water priorities for the coming year, in light of ongoing disruptions from the pandemic, the recession, lingering drought, and a record-breaking fire season? Panels of experts discussed three top priorities.
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Improving Water Resilience for Cities and Farms with Water Partnerships
November 2 2020
The San Joaquin Valley and urban Southern California are worlds apart, yet each face growing water challenges. Water partnerships that take advantage of shared water infrastructure can help both regions have a more secure water future.
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