Tag Archives: California

Pineapple Express to deliver ‘strongest storm since 2009′ to West Coast of the US

The Washington Post reports on a weather front building off the West coast of the US: A river of atmospheric moisture is setting up between the tropics in the Pacific Ocean and the West Coast of the United States, forecast … Continue reading

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Wrecks, Floods, Mudslides: Rain Pounds California

NBC Bay Area reports on the heavy rain storms that have been affecting the state in recent days: Rain pelted the Bay Area for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, leading to a flurry of car wrecks, flooding and mudslide … Continue reading

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The Crisis Over California’s Water

This article from CounterPunch.org further illustrates the situation regarding water availability in California: It doesn’t take long once you’ve left the greater Los Angeles area, away from all the lush lawns, water features, green parkways and manicured foliage to see … Continue reading

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Thousands flee as US wildfires rage in California

The BBC reports on the situation in California as it faces its worst wildfire season on record: Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes in northern California after a wildfire burning out of control doubled in size … Continue reading

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