Calif. State Water Project faces decline due to climate change
California's water delivery capacity could decline by 23% in 20 years due to climate change, says a new report.
Tag: climate change
Great Salt Lake’s drying bed releases massive greenhouse gases
New research reveals the drying bed of the Great Salt Lake is releasing millions of tons of greenhouse gases, highlighting a previously overlooked climate change contributor.
A new study suggests that water conservation may be a more effective way to adapt to climate change in the Western US than expanding reservoir capacity.
U.S. Drought Monitor may not be keeping up with climate change
The U.S. Drought Monitor may not fully account for the impacts of climate change, as emerging trends complicate drought classification and management.
Western water law tested by climate change, groundwater concerns
A new study urges western water law reform to address climate change, inequitable allocation, and the critical link between surface and groundwater, especially for the Colorado River.
Climate change doubles toxic metals in Colorado mountain streams
Climate change is causing a dangerous rise in toxic metal pollution within Colorado's mountain streams.