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San Diego County drought falls to 'abnormally dry' levels
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the county went from ‘moderate drought’ conditions to ‘abnormally dry.’
CalMatters
Is California’s drought over? Water providers still predict shortages next year
Despite December storms, water supplies remain low in many areas. Some managers expect to impose severe restrictions on their customers.
Scorched Earth
PHOTOS | Extremely low levels at Lake Mead amid drought
The reservoir is now below 30 percent of capacity and the water level has dropped 170 feet (52 meters) since reaching a high-water mark in 1983.
CalMatters
Tunnel vision: What’s next for the governor’s plan to replumb the Delta?
The scaled-down tunnel, which still has to clear a gauntlet of reviews, would cost at least $16 billion and could take 20 years.
CalMatters
‘Everyone loses’: Sacramento Valley struggles to survive unprecedented water cuts
Sacramento Valley growers protected for decades by their water rights are suffering for the first time during this record-breaking drought.
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Scorched Earth
Scorched Earth: The repercussions of Lake Mead's water shortage
The Bureau of Reclamation declared the first-ever Level 1 water shortage condition for Lake Mead earlier this year. Take a look back in this 12 News special.
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UArizona study finds climate change is putting cacti at an 'elevated extinction risk'
The study, which was published in the journal Nature Plants, looked at 408 cactus species. It found that 60% of species will experience a decline in population.
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Atmospheric rivers helping San Diego rainy season
With 3 atmospheric rivers already in the rain barrel, would this next one be considered a drought buster?
Scorched Earth
San Diegans urged to use less water in “Level 1” conservation plan
The San Diego County Water Authority just activated its water shortage contingency plan. The board is asking everyone to voluntarily reduce water use by 10 percent.
Scorched Earth
Extreme heat impacting Idaho dairies
The record-breaking temperatures over the summer have not been good for dairy cows. Experts say heat is the most important factor that affects productivity.
Scorched Earth
San Diego fire victim shares tips and lessons learned
Karen Reimus and her family lost their home and everything in it in the 2003 Cedar Fire that destroyed more than 2,200 homes in San Diego County.
Scorched Earth
Receding waters: Why a once-thriving resort on Lake Mead has all but disappeared
On the north leg of the lake sits a stark example of what happens when water access disappears completely.
Scorched Earth
When wildfires erupt in the west, their impacts can be felt far and wide
Smoke from Oregon and California fires can travel all the way to New York City. Scientists say because of our changing climate, the problem will only get worse.
Scorched Earth
How a 1 degree C increase to Earth's average temperature is impacting weather
A degree doesn’t seem like much, but for something as big as our atmosphere, a single degree of warming kicks off a dangerous cycle of impacts.
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