Sacramento beats L.A. in water conservation
Sacramento residents recently achieved something significant in dealing with the drought gripping California: In November, they used less water per person than residents of Los Angeles.
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UCLA-led study shows how rivers of meltwater on Greenland’s ice sheet contribute to rising sea levels
Research will help improve understanding of global warming’s impact
UCLA researchers project Southern California rainfall levels through end of century
Models show more precipitation will be rain instead of snow, which would increase flood risk and limit chance to capture water
Los Angeles, City of Water
On December 7, 2014, The New York Times Week in Review included an opinion editorial piece by JACQUES LESLIEDEC which focuses about how the Los Angeles Region is leading the way in the arid Southwest for cities that are becoming “water sustainable” reducing their reliance on imported water from other regions and making better use of local resources.
Coping with the California Drought
On November 24, 2014 at the request of the Long Beach Water Department the Aquarium of the Pacific convened a group of 10 water experts from throughout California and one…
Climate Change Impacts on Precipitation: an Interview with David Neelin
David Neelin is a Professor in UCLA’s Atmospheric Sciences who works on climate modeling, including precipitation predictions in the face of climate change. Dr. Neelin’s work has contributed to understanding…
How Severe has the California Drought been?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Program Office released their Drought Task Force report on the California Drought on December 4th 2014.
Forecast: L.A.’s Green Infrastructure Will Come from an Integrated Approach
On December 10, the UCLA Anderson Forecast quarterly economic outlook presents Parched Lawns, Severe Congestion, and Flickering Lights: Rebuilding, Reinventing, and Reimagining California’s Infrastructure. A panel of experts from UCLA, local…
Scientists stress conservation of water in midst of drought
By Miriam Hernandez Originally posted by Eyewitness News ABC7 Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (KABC) — This year, rain levels are one-fourth of normal. According to projections by JPL, you will…
Proposition 1, the California Water Bond: Is it the Answer to California’s Water Crisis?
On November 4th, Californians will have the chance to vote on a statewide water bond intended to provide funds for investment in water infrastructure and technology, improvement of water quality and storage, and protection of water resources and environments. For some this is a long-awaited opportunity -- the bond has been delayed, altered, and reconfigured since its original conception in 2009.
Can We Ensure the Future of Water?
The UCLA Water Resources Group, founded by the IoES, works with environmental organizations and government agencies to improve water management in Los Angeles.