California’s Water: Preparing for Floods

Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) | October 1st, 2016

Summary

One in five residents and billions of dollars in assets are vulnerable to flooding. Climate change brings new vulnerabilities. This brief describes new tools and appr

California’s Water: Protecting Headwaters

Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) | October 1st, 2016

Summary

Mountainous regions provide most of the state’s water supply. But major problems loom— from a growing risk of wildfires to a shrinking snowpack. This brief outlin

California’s Water: Storing Water

Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) | October 1st, 2016

Summary

An extensive storage system plays a critical role in the state’s water management. This brief describes a number of ways to improve the management of reservoirs and

California’s Water: The Colorado River

Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) | October 1st, 2016

Summary

The Colorado River—a major water source for Southern California’s cities and farms—is shared among seven states and Mexico. Water use now outstrips supply. The

California’s Water: The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) | October 1st, 2016

Summary

The Delta is the deteriorating, fragile hub of California’s water supply system. Critical decisions about its future are pending. This brief looks at various approa

California’s Water: Water for Cities

Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) | October 1st, 2016

Summary

California’s urban water suppliers are adapting to an increasing population and a growing economy by diversifying supplies and reducing demand. Ongoing challenges d

California’s Water: Water for Farms

Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) | October 1st, 2016

Summary

California is the nation’s largest farm state and a global market leader. Farms have steadily improved productivity per unit of water used, but the latest drought h

California’s Water: Water for the Environment

Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) | October 1st, 2016

Summary

River and wetland ecosystems in California—and the many birds, fish, and other species they support—are in serious decline. Major investments and novel approaches

Carbon Footprint Planning: Quantifying Local and State Mitigation Opportunities for 700 California Cities

Urban Planning (Cogitatio) | April 17th, 2018

Summary

Consumption-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories have emerged to describe full life cycle contributions of households to climate change at country, st

Causes of the Extreme Dry Conditions over California During Early 2013

American Meteorological Society (AMS) | September 30th, 2014

Summary

The state of California experienced extreme dry conditions during early 2013. In particular, January and February received 28% and 15%, respectively, of their nor

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