By Robin Meadows In the late 1990s, hardly anyone had heard of the storms called atmospheric rivers. That includes Marty Ralph, founding director of Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) and a leading expert on these relatively recently...
Dr. Sedlak discusses various water challenges and solutions, including water for the wealthy and water for food, with a focus on the implementation of advanced water technologies Dr. David Sedlak is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the...
In parts of the Central Valley, nitrate levels in groundwater have risen so high that the drinking water in rural homes and small water systems no longer meets safety standards. Many small, rural communities in the Central Valley aren’t connected...
Researchers are just beginning to unveil the hazardous mix of chemicals, microplastics, and heavy metals concealed within car and truck tires. Experts warn that emissions from these tires significantly contribute to air and water pollution, posing a serious threat to...
by Robin Meadows California’s freshwater ecosystems―from springs and wetlands to rivers and estuaries―are in trouble and the warming world is hastening their decline. Fish and the wealth of other aquatic species that live in these habitats are increasingly vulnerable as...
