Energy and Environment: California’s paradox: Confronting too little water, and too much

How climate change will make atmospheric rivers even worse; California's snowpack, aided by atmospheric rivers, could help drought; Flooding threatens to isolate a California peninsula as river surges; California is being inundated with rain. Will it ease the drought?; The turtle moms that 'talk' to their eggs before they hatch; Noisy waters force dolphins to 'shout' to each other; How the humble gas stove became the latest flash point in the culture wars; U.S. agency examines secret pollution source in 40 million homes: Gas stoves. ; Multiple agencies concur: 2022 was one of Earth's hottest years ; The last eight years have been the warmest on record, researchers say; Critic of fossil fuels to lead key offshore oil agency for Biden; Oceans surged to another record-high temperature in 2022; Europe's snowless ski resorts preview winter in a warming world; Himalayan town sinks, leaving residents to count costs of rapid development; Plastic forks become rarer as England joins global effort to ban them; UAE appoints oil exec to lead COP28 climate talks, sparking outrage; Police evict climate activists from German village slated to become a coal mine; Great Salt Lake on track to disappear in five years, scientists warn; This firm is working to control the climate. Should the world let it?; Why you might want a heat pump in your electric car; Ozone layer continues to heal, a key development for health, food security and the planet, U.N. study says; This simple tweak could slash carbon emissions from U.S. military vehicles ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Climate and environmental stories that impact our lives.     California's paradox: Confronting too little water, and too much Even as rising global temperatures make California drier, hotter and more fire-prone, they will also increase the likelihood of sudden and severe rainfall. By Sarah Kaplan ●  Read more »   How climate change will make atmospheric rivers even worse Researchers estimate that atmospheric rivers in the western U.S. will become 15 percent larger in size and last six hours longer for every one degree Celsius spike in global temperatures. By Kasha Patel ●  Read more »   California's snowpack, aided by atmospheric rivers, could help drought Abundant precipitation has raised California reservoirs, although large parts of American West still face water shortages. By Joshua Partlow ●  Read more »   Flooding threatens to isolate a California peninsula as river surges 'You need to be preparing for what could be the Monterey Peninsula island,' said one sheriff. By Scott Dance ●  Read more »   California is being inundated with rain. Will it ease the drought? Scientists say climate change has amplified California's intense climate — making the dry spells drier and the wet periods wetter, without either season fully counteracting the other's effects. By Sarah Kaplan and Reis Thebault ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The turtle moms that 'talk' to their eggs before they hatch Turtles aren't known for their parental instincts, but the giant South American river turtle is an exception. The discovery is spurring a race to save the chatty species. By Dino Grandoni ●  Read more »   Noisy waters force dolphins to 'shout' to each other A new study suggests ocean noise pollution may hamper dolphins' ability to whistle and work together. By Dino Grandoni ●  Read more »   How the humble gas stove became the latest flash point in the culture wars Republicans are slamming the Consumer Product Safety Commission's move to examine the health impacts of gas stoves, which contribute to pollution. By Maxine Joselow ●  Read more »   U.S. agency examines secret pollution source in 40 million homes: Gas stoves. The hidden cost of gas stoves is finally getting attention — and may change the way we cook and live. By Shannon Osaka ●  Read more »   Multiple agencies concur: 2022 was one of Earth's hottest years Ranking as the fifth- or sixth-warmest year on record, the world experienced unrelenting waves of extreme weather. By Amudalat Ajasa and Naema Ahmed ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The last eight years have been the warmest on record, researchers say Last year marked the fifth-hottest year on record, European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced, part of a broader warming trend that has shattered records. By Brady Dennis ●  Read more »   Critic of fossil fuels to lead key offshore oil agency for Biden The Biden administration official who oversees offshore energy is leaving, to be replaced by an adviser who has come under fire for her criticism of fossil fuels. By Timothy Puko ●  Read more »   Oceans surged to another record-high temperature in 2022 Ocean heat, a strong marker of climate change, reached a record high in 2022, helping to explain the ever-escalating pattern of extreme weather events of late. By Chris Mooney and Brady Dennis ●  Read more »   Europe's snowless ski resorts preview winter in a warming world Unusually warm weather in the Alps has caused temporary slope closures, canceled sports competitions and left recreational skiers clamoring for refunds. By Rick Noack ●  Read more »   Himalayan town sinks, leaving residents to count costs of rapid development More than 700 homes in the town of Joshimath, in the Indian Himalayas, have developed cracks, forcing hundreds of newly homeless residents to evacuate. By Niha Masih ●  Read more »   Plastic forks become rarer as England joins global effort to ban them The country aims to join a growing list of places restricting single-use plastic plates and utensils. By Michael Birnbaum ●  Read more »   UAE appoints oil exec to lead COP28 climate talks, sparking outrage The decision to name Sultan Al Jaber, the head of one of the world's largest oil companies, as president of the upcoming climate conference drew condemnation from environmental groups. By Claire Parker and Brady Dennis ●  Read more »   Police evict climate activists from German village slated to become a coal mine The German government pledged to quit coal by 2030, but officials say the coal beneath the village is essential amid the scramble to replace cheap Russian gas. By Loveday Morris ●  Read more »   Great Salt Lake on track to disappear in five years, scientists warn Unsustainable water use is pushing the lake toward collapse, researchers say, imperiling ecosystems and exposing millions of people to toxic dust from the dry lake bed. By Sarah Kaplan and Brady Dennis ●  Read more »   This firm is working to control the climate. Should the world let it? A balloon purchased on Amazon, a rogue experiment and the ethics of dimming the sun. By Shannon Osaka ●  Read more »   Why you might want a heat pump in your electric car How well do EVs work in the cold? Some work better than others — especially if they have a heat pump. By Shannon Osaka ●  Read more »   Ozone layer continues to heal, a key development for health, food security and the planet, U.N. study says Scientists say strides in shrinking the "ozone hole" offer a path forward on global warming. By Scott Dance ●  Read more »   This simple tweak could slash carbon emissions from U.S. military vehicles Pentagon planners are pushing to add anti-idling technology to their next-generation workhorse vehicle. By Michael Birnbaum ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Sign up »

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