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September 30, 2016

Happy Droughtiversary, California!

October 1st is the beginning of California's water year. Here's how the state's water situation is currently looking. The post Happy Droughtiversary, California! appeared first on WIRED.

September 20, 2016

Maybe California’s Water Wars Aren’t as Bad as You Think

A new book by author John Fleck argues that the American west is starting to grow out of its water-warring past. The post Maybe California's Water Wars Aren't as Bad as You Think appeared first on WIRED.

August 17, 2016

How Can California Cut Methane Emissions if Cows Keep Cutting the Cheese?

California wants to limit the amount of greenhouse gas emitted by belching and farting of 5.5 million cows, but the industry is hitting back with a dose of reality The post How Can California Cut Methane Emissions if Cows Keep Cutting the Cheese? appeared first on WIRED.

August 14, 2016

To Save an Endangered Fox, Humans Turned Its Home Into a War Zone

Santa Cruz Island is just one battleground in a larger war, as humans grapple with the threat of invaders—including themselves. The post To Save an Endangered Fox, Humans Turned Its Home Into a War Zone appeared first on WIRED.

July 21, 2016

SoCal’s Massive Water Agency Grabs Up Land on NorCal’s Wettest River

Southern California's huge water agency hopes that buying four islands east of San Francisco will secure its future water resources. The post SoCal's Massive Water Agency Grabs Up Land on NorCal's Wettest River appeared first on WIRED.

June 29, 2016

Lassen Peak Is Sinking, and Volcanologists Don’t Know Why

New data shows that the area around California's Lassen Peak is sinking, but exactly why is unclear. The post Lassen Peak Is Sinking, and Volcanologists Don't Know Why appeared first on WIRED.

May 13, 2016

Thanks El Niño, But California’s Drought Is Probably Forever

Even if you can't define a drought, you should by now know exactly what one looks like: California. The post Thanks El Niño, But California’s Drought Is Probably Forever appeared first on WIRED.

April 13, 2016

California’s Water Wars Flare Up as SoCal Makes a Land Grab

A massive southern California water agency has bought up land surrounding northern California's most important piece of water infrastructure. The post California's Water Wars Flare Up as SoCal Makes a Land Grab appeared first on WIRED.

April 2, 2016

El Niño Did Few Favors for Southern California’s Farmers

Even a Godzilla El Niño could not save some California farmers from another year of crippling restrictions. The post El Niño Did Few Favors for Southern California's Farmers appeared first on WIRED.

February 17, 2016

Watch One of the First Volcanic Eruptions Ever Filmed

Could this film of Lassen Peak erupting in 1915 be one of the oldest existing films of a volcanic eruption?

The post Watch One of the First Volcanic Eruptions Ever Filmed appeared first on WIRED.