UCSB: The atmosphere’s growing thirst is making droughts worse, even where it rains UC Santa Barbara Hydrology June 5, 2025By Harrison Tasoff, UC Santa Barbara Hot air holds more moisture. That’s why you can blow your hair dry even...
NOAA: The weather and climate influences on the January 2025 fires around Los Angeles NOAA Research HydrologyWildfires and watersheds February 22, 2025Highlights A trifecta of fire-friendly climate conditions set the stage for the January 2025 fires: back-to-back wet winters that boosted...
COMMENTARY: Rehydrating the Los Angeles heat island Edward Ring Commentary February 22, 2025By Edward Ring, director of water and energy policy for the California Policy Center Along with the fairly recent popularization...
SIERRA NEVADA ALLY: After wildfires, wet storms and burn scars join forces in elevating landslide risk Sierra Nevada Ally Wildfires and watersheds February 3, 2025Atmospheric rivers are here to stay. What impact do they have on fire stricken landscapes? By Richard Bednarski, Sierra Nevada...
CAL MATTERS: ‘Literally off the charts’: LA’s critically dry conditions stun scientists as fires rage Cal Matters HydrologyWildfires and watersheds January 15, 2025By Alastair Bland, Cal Matters Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters...
UCSB CURRENT: Farmers and ranchers in the Southwestern U.S. face challenges due to human-induced atmospheric warming UC Santa Barbara Colorado River December 12, 2023Sonia Fernandez, UC Santa Barbara The American Southwest has always been a dry place — cue the romantic visions of...
UCLA: Why are California’s wildfires getting worse? Experts explain what we know UCLA Wildfires and watersheds August 15, 2023Paper adds clarity to contentious debate with implications for lives and property David Colgan, UCLA Key takeaways Experts authored a...
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE: New study shows robust increases in atmospheric thirst across much of U.S. during past 40 years Desert Research Institute Colorado River April 6, 2022Largest changes centered over Rio Grande region of Southwestern U.S. By the Desert Research Institute In arid Western states, the...
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE: Climate change and “atmospheric thirst” to increase fire danger and drought in Nevada and California Desert Research Institute Climate changeWildfires and watersheds November 19, 2020New study shows impacts of increased levels of evaporative demand as climate grows warmer and drier From the Desert Research...
