Apr 25 Watch 3:03 Could Israel's water technology ease drought conditions in California? By PBS News Hour Could the technology used in Israel that successfully turned the country's water shortage into a surplus be implemented in California to ease the state's drought? KQED Public Media reporter Daniel Potter joins Alison Stewart via Skype from San Francisco to… Continue watching
Apr 21 California court rules against tiered payment system for water usage By Anna Sillers The city of San Juan Capistrano, California, is using a tiered system to charge residents for water usage as a way of encouraging water conservation due to the state’s new water laws. But a state appeals court ruled that the… Continue reading
Apr 05 Photos: California's brutal drought shows no signs of yielding By News Desk Following years of severe drought and the lowest winter snowpack ever recorded in the state, California Gov. Jerry Brown announced a plan Wednesday to impose a 25 percent reduction on most of the state’s local water supply agencies. Continue reading
Feb 12 U.S. headed for a 'mega-drought' in 21st century, scientists warn By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy New research published in the journal Science Advances finds that the American Southwest and Great Plains in the 21st century risk the worst drought conditions in more than 1,000 years. By 2050, the U.S. could surpass the “mega-drought” conditions… Continue reading
Dec 13 See how a historic drought has changed California's landscape By Hannah Yi Heavy rain, snow and wind has been pummeling California over the past week in one of the strongest storms to hit the West Coast in years. But the downpour won't be enough to chip away at the state's persistent drought,… Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 9:13 'We need the rain': Jobs, land languish as California drought endures By PBS News Hour In the four years since the drought in California began, the lack of water has cost thousands of jobs, caused noticeable changes in the landscape and induced desperation among citizens who are running out of options. In search of a… Continue watching
Dec 11 During a historic drought, storm batters California By Jordan Vesey Northern California is being hit with a massive storm that’s pounding the state with rain, snow and strong winds. The National Weather Service considers it the strongest storm the state has seen in five years and expects it to dump… Continue reading
Nov 12 Water theft in California heightens state drought concerns By Adelyn Baxter Water has become the unlikely subject of black market dealings in some the California’s worst-hit areas. With nearly 60 percent of the state currently experiencing exceptional drought -- the highest level of drought designated by the U.S. Drought Monitor —… Continue reading
Sep 18 San Diego nearing 1,000 days of drought By Susan Murphy, KPBS Despite Tuesday's thunderstorms, San Diego is nearing a grim milestone of 1,000 days of drought. The conditions are taking a toll across the state. Continue reading
Aug 21 California honey production crippled by drought By Anna Christiansen An exceptional cut in rainfall has adversely affected honey production in the Golden State. The drought, now in its third year, has ravaged flowering plants thereby reducing the number of spots available for bees to collect nectar. Continue reading