EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: NASA Says Land Sinking Faster In San Joaquin ValleyAugust 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new NASA report, commissioned by the California Department of Water Resources, shows groundwater pumping in California has caused land in the San Joaquin Valley to sink faster than in past. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Rains Help Southern CaliforniaAugust 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceA slight decrease in severe drought in the last week for one part of California and Nevada saw an increase in the intensity of exceptional drought.
EnvironmentForecast Of Lightning In California Brings Wildfire ConcernsJuly 31, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe weather forecast through the weekend includes thunderstorms and lightning for parts of northern California, which could spark new wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWorking Outdoors Brings 'Beat The Heat' StrategyJuly 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceTriple digit heat has many people staying cool inside. But outdoor workers don't have that option. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Tightens Grip In Western U.S. As Wildfires SpreadJuly 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe above-average rains of the past week did not ease drought conditions or improve reservoir storage in California. The drought expanded in other parts of the western U.S.
EnvironmentCalifornia Wildfires Occurring At Higher ElevationsJuly 24, 2015 | Amy QuintonA new study shows climate change may be fueling high-elevation fires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Recent Above-Average Rain No HelpJuly 23, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe "well above-average" rain of the past three months in California has not brought any improvement to drought conditions in the state.
EnvironmentMore Wildfires In California But No 'Mega Fires'July 22, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere's been a significant increase in the number of wildfires this year in California. But the size of the fires has been relatively small. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew 'Super Scooper' Firefighting Plane At Lake TahoeJuly 21, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new firefighting aircraft stationed in South Lake Tahoe gives crews another tool to battle wildfires in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment$1.5 Million Fine Proposed For Water Diversion In DroughtJuly 20, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water regulators have proposed the largest penalty against a senior water right holder since the drought began. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
