Piece on How Newsom can use water management to confront climate change in Cal Matters

Piece on How Newsom can use water management to confront climate change in Cal Matters

With the midterm elections over, the 2020 presidential race now begins in earnest. In what no doubt will be a crowded field, aspiring standard-bearers will start looking for ways to distinguish themselves. 

Early on a recent Monday morning, Bishop Thompson and I made our way down the east bank of the Mississippi River to hop on an airboat and learn about the Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion. Having spent the prior weekend in meetings, it was a gift to enjoy a sunny morning out on the water. There are few places that rival the natural beauty of south Louisiana. I am reminded of that every time I take a drive outside of the city. ...

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Early on a recent Monday morning, Bishop Thompson and I made our way down the east bank of the Mississippi River to hop on an airboat and learn about the Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion. Having spent the prior weekend in meetings, it was a gift to enjoy a sunny morning out on the water. There are few places that rival the natural beauty of south Louisiana. I am reminded of that every time I take a drive outside of the city. ...

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The post A Quick Jaunt from New Orleans Reveals the Opportunity to Restore Louisiana’s Coast appeared first on Restore the Mississippi River Delta.

My personal hope is that these stories motivate Gov. Newsom to hear from people on the ground affected by water policy decisions and collaborate across stakeholder groups to create a healthier and more resilient water future for California.

My personal hope is that these stories motivate Gov. Newsom to hear from people on the ground affected by water policy decisions and collaborate across stakeholder groups to create a healthier and more resilient water future for California.

The post California water leaders offer recommendations for Governor-elect Gavin Newsom first appeared on Growing Returns.

My personal hope is that these stories motivate Gov. Newsom to hear from people on the ground affected by water policy decisions and collaborate across stakeholder groups to create a healthier and more resilient water future for California.

Written by Marcia G. Yerman

  There is change in the air. A large percentage of voters were millennials. Now, climate voters have more traction in the House of Representatives. And they are poised to plan their climate strategy for 2020. Simultaneously, there is news about the Juliana v. United...

Written by Moms Clean Air Force

This was written by Nancy Spencer, an environmental attorney and mom in San Mateo, California: By nature, I am an optimist. So when the sunlight suddenly turned orange a week ago today and my yard smelled like a campfire, I thought “it’s just a local...

The newly released National Climate Assessment (NCA) clearly demonstrates the major impacts that human-caused warming is having, and will have, on our oceans and marine fisheries.

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Statement by Nathaniel Keohane, EDF Senior Vice President, Climate

This post was co-authored by Maureen Lackner.  Today’s strong California-Quebec November 2018 carbon market auction results are the continuation of a month of good news about California’s landmark climate program. Cap-and-trade compliance is at 100% and emissions are falling, demonstrating that addressing climate change is an integral part of doing business in the Golden State. […]