Tag: drought
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California’s Drought: The New Normal
Gov. Jerry Brown has officially declared a drought in the state of California. Californians are being asked to reduce their personal water usage by 20 percent in 2014, projected to become the driest year on record. [blackoutgallery id=”318413″] Scientific projections regarding climate change suggest that these dry conditions could become the new normal. The drought proclamation…
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Drought Emergency Declared in California as Residents Urge Halt to Fracking
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. [caption id="attachment_318398" align="alignnone" width="500"] In addition to concerns about having…
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Historic Wildfires Scorch Colorado While Fracking Industry Continues to Drain Water Supply
Residents are watching their backyards burn while the oil and gas industry is using up Colorado’s most precious resource—water. The fire affects not just Colorado residents, who face water restrictions that accompany drought …