press release Record-High Share of Californians Concerned About Global Warming Making Wildfires More Severe Jul 29, 2019
blog post The State of Wildfire Risk Reduction in California By Lori Pottinger Jul 22, 2019 The state is trying to reduce future wildfire risks with new programs, policies, and increased funding. We talked to Van Butsic of UC Berkeley about these efforts.
blog post Fostering Sustainability in the San Joaquin Valley By Lori Pottinger Jun 4, 2019 We talked to Ashley Boren of Sustainable Conservation about two key groundwater challenges affecting California’s biggest farming region.
blog post Governor’s Budget Targets Safe Drinking Water, Wildfires, Healthy Soils By Gokce Sencan, Henry McCann Jan 23, 2019 Governor Newsom’s first proposed state budget addresses several critical water and natural resource management challenges.
blog post Adapting to an Uncertain Water Future By Jeffrey Mount, Ellen Hanak Dec 10, 2018 To avoid major social and economic disruptions, California should greatly increase efforts to adapt its water system to a changing climate.
blog post Video: Water Priorities for California’s Next Governor By Lori Pottinger Nov 16, 2018 California’s water challenges are complex, with many possible solutions and even more opinions about best approaches. How can a new governor move forward in this critical area?
Report California’s Water: Climate Change and Water By Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, Jeffrey Mount, Robert Wilkinson ... Nov 12, 2018 California’s climate is warming and becoming more variable. While the state is a leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, its water system was designed for a 20th century climate. All facets of water management must be updated to adapt to changing conditions. This brief summarizes strategies to help the state prepare for a changing climate and rising sea level.
blog post What Motivates People to Use Less Water? By Lori Pottinger Sep 24, 2018 During droughts, households can be inundated by messages to use less water. We talked to Katrina Jessoe about what motivates people to conserve.
blog post Strong Support for California’s Climate Leadership By Mark Baldassare Sep 11, 2018 Majorities of Californians say that the issue of global warming is personally important to them and support state action on the issue.
Fact Sheet Californians’ Views on Climate Change By Mark Baldassare, Alyssa Dykman, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner Sep 7, 2018 The state’s leadership on climate change is important to most Californians. Most are concerned about the effects of global warming—including severe wildfires and rising sea levels. Majorities support action on climate change even if it increases costs.
