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Drought Emergency Declared in California as Residents Urge Halt to Fracking
Posted by EcoWatch: None Given on January 18th, 2014
EcoWatch: The state of California formally declared a drought emergency today due to a lack of winter rainfall and water reserves at only 20 percent of normal levels. This is the third year of dry conditions across California, which poses a threat to the state’s economy and environment.
In addition to concerns about having an adequate water supply for food production, Californians are worried about Gov. Brown`s plan to increase fracking as oil companies are gearing up to frack large reservoirs of unconventional...
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Comments Off on Drought Emergency Declared in California as Residents Urge Halt to FrackingCalifornia’s Governor Declares Drought State Of Emergency
Posted by National Public Radio: Bill Chappell on January 18th, 2014
National Public Radio: Saying that his state must take steps to plan for prolonged water shortages, Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency over an extended drought Friday. California faces "water shortfalls in the driest year in recorded state history," according to the governor's office.
"We can't make it rain, but we can be much better prepared for the terrible consequences that California's drought now threatens, including dramatically less water for our farms and communities and increased fires in both urban...
Posted in Water Conservation Comments Off on California’s Governor Declares Drought State Of EmergencyCalifornia Governor Declares Drought Emergency
Posted by Environment News Service: None Given on January 18th, 2014
Environment News Service: With California facing water shortfalls in the driest year in recorded state history, and drinking water supplies at risk in many California communities, Governor Jerry Brown today proclaimed a State of Emergency and directed state officials to prepare for these drought conditions.
"Extremely dry conditions have persisted since 2012 and may continue beyond this year and more regularly into the future, based on scientific projections regarding the impact of climate change on California's snowpack,"...