EnvironmentHow NASA, Lasers And New Technology Help Measure California’s Snowpack With Exceptional AccuracyMarch 8, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroUsing this new approach to calculate the snow’s water content also means improved forecasts for farms and cities, and even positive benefits for renewable-energy production. The program soon could go statewide — if it gets funded. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Big Storm Coming To California — And Could Dump 7 Feet Of Snow In High SierraFebruary 28, 2018 | Steve MilneThe snowiest storm to hit the foothills since 2011 — that's how the National Weather Service in Sacramento is describing this latest winter storm. Potential impacts include road closures and traffic delays. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUnder2 Coalition Brings Cities And Nations Together To Reduce EmissionsApril 11, 2017State government reporter Ben Bradford shares his extensive research on the work local and regional governments around the world are doing to fight climate change. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Remains 'Very Serious' In CaliforniaFebruary 4, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor says, other than a slight reduction in exceptional drought in the northern Sierra, it needs more time to assess impacts of the recent moisture on California's long-term drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalif. Drought: Storms Help, Water Supply 'Below Average'December 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceDespite a return to a more typical fall storm pattern, the rain and snow has brought only minimal improvement to California's multiyear drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFEMA: El Niño Increases Flooding, Landslide Risk In CaliforniaDecember 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceA federal agency released plans Wednesday to manage the potential problems from El Niño in California, such as flooding and landslides. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Ski Areas Opening, Rain, Snow A Good StartNovember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceWith many Sierra ski resorts opening early and the third storm system in as many weeks on the way to California, November is starting to look more "typical" after four years of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.