A VETERAN economist has called for additional water storage for the Far North’s agricultural industry.

Driven by a lack of conservation in Southern California, the state’s largest cities and water districts cut statewide urban water use by just 1.8% in July compared to July, 2020 — far short of ...

Most of the 23 large water agencies in the Sacramento area had to reduce usage by 28% to 36%, while cooler coastal areas faced less severe restrictions. The orders worked, by and large.

Golden mussels during surveys at O’Neill Forebay in Merced County on Nov. 13, 2024. The mussels, native to Asia, damage water infrastructure, degrade ecosystems and compete with native species ...

Geological resources like metals are vital for renewable energy and storage technologies but require significant energy and water, raising environmental concerns. An international research team ...