KQED's Climate Watch

California's Biggest Carbon Emitters

Craig Miller — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:18:07 +0000

The first official tally is in: The state's biggest industrial carbon emitters by the numbers. If only we didn't need oil or electricity… … [visit site to read more]

Closing the Climate Psychology Gap

Gretchen Weber — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:52:26 +0000

It's not just what you say, it's how you say it. "The Psychology of Climate Change Communication" is a 54-page guide that attempts to help educators, journalists, and scientists speak more effectively about climate change. … [visit site to read more]

$11 Billion in Water Bonds: Follow the Money

Gretchen Weber — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:02:48 +0000

A new package of water bills sprays cash all over the state, for new dams and reservoirs and a sweeping program of conservation, water recycling and drought relief projects. See our map for a detailed breakdown of where the $11.14 billion in bond money is supposed to go. … [visit site to read more]

When Will Lake Mead Go Dry?

Craig Miller — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:25:57 +0000

Handicapping the demise of Lake Mead has made for lively debate among scientists and engineers in recent years. Ten years of drought on the Colorado River may be offering an unsettling glimpse of the future for a major source of California's water. … [visit site to read more]

Yosemite's Fiery Future

Craig Miller — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:24:37 +0000

New research attempts to quantify the increased wildfire risk from climate change, using Yosemite National Park as a laboratory. As you might expect, the numbers are sobering. … [visit site to read more]

Marketplace Parses Climate Questions

Gretchen Weber — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:20:11 +0000

Marketplace continues its climate series in mid-November. "The Climate Race" criss-crosses the country to probe "how global warming is already affecting us and the tough choices we have to make." … [visit site to read more]

USGS: Americans More Water-Conscious Overall

Gretchen Weber — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:40:54 +0000

Despite an increase in population of 81 million, Americans were using less water in 2005 than they were 30 years prior, according to the latest numbers released from the USGS. The per-capita decrease of 30% represents a level not seen since the 1950s. … [visit site to read more]

Attitudes about Climate Change are Shifting. Is Yours?

Gretchen Weber — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:54:59 +0000

Just as Climate Watch rolls out its online initiative probing attitudes toward climate change, a new national survey shows waning support for the prevailing science. What do you think? … [visit site to read more]

Big Journeys Begin with Small Steps

Gretchen Weber — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:04:24 +0000

Can cutting back on bottled water reduce greenhouse gases? Kayla Clark thinks so and as a California Climate Champion, she's out to prove it at her high school in Atascadero. … [visit site to read more]

Wind Picks Up While Solar Costs Drop

Craig Miller — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:21:37 +0000

Two reports this week track the progress of renewable power development in the Golden State and nationally. … [visit site to read more]