Reader Reactions Instead of more bureaucracy, California needs more water storage We must focus on increasing our water supply and adjusting to our new hydrology with projects for storage, habitat restoration and more. By Guest Commentary • February 25, 2022
Commentary Byzantine water laws will leave Californians high and dry Water law experts have developed ideas for revising California’s antiquated water laws. Here are some of their recommendations: By Guest Commentary • February 24, 2022
Environment Snow falling: As climate warms, overhauling California water projections gains urgency The Sierra Nevada hasn’t provided nearly as much water as predicted. Now the state is struggling to overhaul its snow runoff forecasts. By Rachel Becker • February 23, 2022
WhatMatters Inside California’s inaccurate water forecasts California's projections for how much water it can expect from the Sierra Nevada are far from reality — another result of climate change. By Emily Hoeven • February 23, 2022
Commentary California can provide a climate roadmap for the world This year, California has the opportunity to pair record climate investments with an ambitious roadmap to meet our climate goals. By Guest Commentary • February 14, 2022
Commentary Prepare students to lead on climate, environmental justice New approaches to youth engagement and education are keys to bringing about environmental justice in communities of color. By Guest Commentary • January 31, 2022
Commentary California’s electric grid is not ready to meet climate goals We must start now to develop the grid of the future that will bring clean energy produced remotely to consumers in urban centers. By Guest Commentary • January 26, 2022
Commentary California’s wildfire warning and the action we need to take With a huge investment to deal with wildfires and create healthy forests in California, we need to prioritize these four actions: By Guest Commentary • January 24, 2022
Commentary Museums have a role to play in climate resilience Funding could support museum exhibitions, outreach programs and initiatives to educate the public about climate change impacts. By Guest Commentary • January 13, 2022
Commentary Funding desert conservation will help achieve climate goals The program aims to provide funding to protect and conserve California's deserts, a large and incredibly biodiverse region. By Guest Commentary • January 4, 2022