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California’s Future
January 2020
California continues to play a major role in national political and policy debates, and state leaders are working to address a range of challenges—from the…
Read MoreCalifornia’s Future: Climate Change January 2020
California’s Future: Water January 2020
A Path Forward for California’s Freshwater Ecosystems December 2019
Priorities for California’s Water October 2019
California’s Water Grid September 2019
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Climate Change and California’s Water September 2019
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Blog
Commentary: Newsom’s Water Framework Is Imperfect but Necessary. The Alternative Is Further Deterioration of the Delta February 10 2020
Video: A Conversation with Governor Gavin Newsom February 4 2020
Fighting Sea Level Rise the Natural Way February 3 2020Events
January 29, 2020
A Conversation with Governor Gavin Newsom
December 5, 2019
A Path Forward for California’s Freshwater Ecosystems
November 5, 2019
Preparing California’s Water System for Climate Extremes
August 1, 2019
Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment
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BY THE NUMBERSCalifornia is getting warmer
The state experienced 7 of its 10 warmest years on record from 2012 to 2018, and warming is expected to continue. Sea level is predicted to rise 2 to 7 feet on California’s coast by 2100, and the frequency of extreme events such as droughts, heat waves, wildfires, and floods is expected to increase.
FloodsFebruary 2019
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