EnvironmentClimate Change Meets Drought In CaliforniaJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceDrought, combined with the effects of climate change, may likely mean more water restrictions in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Forecast To Persist, Intensify Through OctoberJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere were “minor improvements” to exceptional drought in northeastern California last week, but drought is forecast to persist and intensify through October.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Warmest June Ever For CaliforniaJuly 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia is on pace for its warmest year on record in the fourth year of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRecord Heat Dries Out California, Fire Risk IncreasesJuly 2, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecord summer heat has increased fire risk in California and the Western U.S. as drought conditions expand.
EnvironmentCalifornians Cut Water Use 29 Percent In MayJuly 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceStatewide water conservation exceeded the mandatory goal in May and Sacramento reduced water use 40 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDry Lightning: Cal Fire Increases StaffingJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceCAL FIRE increases staffing as the forecast of dry lightning and thunderstorms raises wildfire risk in northern California and western Nevada.
EnvironmentFeds Give $150 Million To Help California With DroughtJune 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceA federal agency is helping California with $150 million to fund projects to improve water quality and reduce wildfire risk.
EnvironmentStudy: Wild Bee Diversity Is Declining WorldwideJune 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceA study published June 16 by UC Davis and other researchers shows that wild bee diversity is declining. The researchers said steps must be taken to conserve them -- and not just those that are the main pollinators of agricultural crops. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment'Extreme Drought' Expands In CaliforniaJune 11, 2015 | Ed JoyceWhile the May rain helped ease drought in other parts of the Western United States, drought expanded slightly in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment'Extreme' Drought Expands In CaliforniaJune 4, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest update from government forecasters show the drought has expanded slightly in California despite rain in May.
