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California water restrictions signal ‘new era’ of drought risk
NEWS: Governor orders 25% cut in potable water use as state enters fourth year of catastrophic drought
Global warming raises California’s drought vulnerability
NEWS: US researchers say climate change, not random chance, is likely to be causing California’s long drought, one of the worst on record
California’s cannabis industry exacerbating water shortages – officials
FEATURE: Illegal pot plantations are being blamed for further depleting precious water resources in drought-stricken California
California governor announces 50% renewables target
NEWS: Jerry Brown proposes new goals on climate and energy as he is sworn in for fourth term as governor
California burning points to more frequent wildfires
NEWS: Incidence of forest and scrub fires has doubled in US since 1990s, say researchers
Drought-hit California faces future trouble as warming reduces water
NEWS: Researchers warn that climate change could worsen California droughts by reducing water flow from Sierra Nevada mountains
Mexico and California sign climate and clean energy pact
NEWS: Joint working agreement between Mexico and California covers carbon pricing, renewable energy and deforestation
California drought threatens groundwater supplies – study
NEWS: NASA satellite data reveals record water level drop in the Colorado River Basin, as drought is linked to climate change
‘No end in sight’ to California drought
NEWS: Falling water levels in US state more severe than any event since the late 1500s megadrought, say scientists
California rewards energy users with ‘climate credits’
NEWS: Bill payers will receive a welcome bank account boost this month, as state’s carbon policies start to pay off
Obama offers $100m to drought-hit Californian farmers
US president pledges over $100 million to help farmers who are suffering in historic Californian drought
World’s largest thermal solar plant opens in California
US government touts potential of solar as pricey new plant opens in California, but will have to compete with wind and gas
California’s rate of CO2 cuts ‘need to be doubled’ after 2020
Regulators of California’s efforts to cut CO2 emissions say tougher targets, expansion, needed after 2020
California’s CO2 market enjoys strong first year in 2013
High carbon prices and strong business engagement praised in report from influential Environmental Defense Fund
California and China sign climate change pact
US state signs two-year agreement with Beijing, agreeing to work together to advance low carbon development
California passes tough new fracking laws
Morning summary: controversial bill would give California the nation’s toughest regulation on shale gas exploration
Skiers face dilemma as California snows recede
“Clear and compelling evidence” shows that winter snows vital for tourism and agriculture are in rapid decline in Southern California
Schwarzenegger: California will lead US climate action
Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says the State’s newly opened cap and trade scheme is a “blueprint” for future American climate action
California ramps up climate change action as state-wide carbon trading begins
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California’s climate change fight could increase drought risk
Successful clean energy and water management policies must recognise relationship between the two, says Stockholm Environment Institute.