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Stories related to: Climate

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Environment

How NASA, Lasers And New Technology Help Measure California’s Snowpack With Exceptional Accuracy

March 8, 2018 | Ezra David Romero

Using 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.

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Big Storm Coming To California — And Could Dump 7 Feet Of Snow In High Sierra

February 28, 2018 | Steve Milne

The 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.

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Under2 Coalition Brings Cities And Nations Together To Reduce Emissions

April 11, 2017

State government reporter Ben Bradford shares his extensive research on the work local and regional governments around the world are doing to fight climate change.

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Environment

Drought Remains 'Very Serious' In California

February 4, 2016 | Ed Joyce

The 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.

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Calif. Drought: Storms Help, Water Supply 'Below Average'

December 10, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Despite a return to a more typical fall storm pattern, the rain and snow has brought only minimal improvement to California's multiyear drought.

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Environment

FEMA: El Niño Increases Flooding, Landslide Risk In California

December 9, 2015 | Ed Joyce

A federal agency released plans Wednesday to manage the potential problems from El Niño in California, such as flooding and landslides.

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Environment

California Drought: Ski Areas Opening, Rain, Snow A Good Start

November 10, 2015 | Ed Joyce

With 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.

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Forecast Of Lightning In California Brings Wildfire Concerns

July 31, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The weather forecast through the weekend includes thunderstorms and lightning for parts of northern California, which could spark new wildfires.

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Environment

Working Outdoors Brings 'Beat The Heat' Strategy

July 30, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Triple digit heat has many people staying cool inside. But outdoor workers don't have that option.

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