blog post Lessons from the Pandemic for Addressing Climate Change By Lori Pottinger May 1, 2020 What can the environmental “silver linings” of the COVID-19 pandemic teach us about addressing climate change? We talked to Louise Bedsworth of the California Strategic Growth Council about this issue.
event The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management Apr 30, 2020 COVID-19 has upended many governmental functions and collective efforts, including hands-on forest management to reduce wildfire risks. California’s headwater forests have experienced their own health crisis in recent years, which has left them increasingly vulnerable to major wildfires and droughts that threaten the benefits they provide. Improved management can make these forests more resilient and avoid major wildfire-related disasters. But this will require a substantial lift from an array of private and public entities.
blog post How Is the Pandemic Affecting Wildfire Preparedness? By Henry McCann, Van Butsic Apr 27, 2020 Catastrophic wildfires in recent years set off a wave of efforts to reduce this risk across the state. The COVID-19 pandemic could complicate this work.
blog post Why the Big Drop in California’s Colorado River Water Use? By Lori Pottinger Mar 2, 2020 California's use of Colorado River water is at its lowest level in decades. We talked to John Fleck of University of New Mexico about this trend.
Report California’s Political Geography 2020 By Eric McGhee Feb 24, 2020 California still leans Democratic overall, but independents are leaning Republican in many areas of the state. A closer look suggests that registering all eligible residents to vote could moderate more partisan places. Views on specific issues also follow their own geographic patterns.
blog post Californians Support Actions to Address Climate Change By Alyssa Dykman, Alvar Escriva-Bou Sep 23, 2019 Strong majorities of residents favor the key strategies that state policymakers have taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
blog post Democrats View Environmental Policy as Critical in Upcoming Primary By Alyssa Dykman Aug 22, 2019 With California’s presidential primary a little more than six months away, climate change is emerging as a defining issue for voters in 2020.
blog post Californians Favor Stronger Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions By Rachel Lawler Aug 7, 2019 Majorities of Californians support requiring automakers to reduce emissions in new cars and changing land use and transportation planning to encourage less driving.
blog post How Wildfires Affect California’s Water Supply By Henry McCann, Jeffrey Mount, Claudia Herbert Jul 23, 2018 Wildfire can affect the amount and quality of water supply, and the potential for flooding.
blog post New Federal Policies Will Help Manage Wildfire Risk By Henry McCann May 8, 2018 New federal reforms prioritize forest management and will help reduce the risk of wildfires.
