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- Scientists warn that hotter, drier weather could diminish California water supplies by up to 10 percent by 2040. In a warming climate, a greater share of rain and snowfall will be absorbed by dry soils, consumed by thirsty plants, and evaporated into the air. This leaves less water to meet our needs.
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Aug 11, 2022 · ANTIOCH – Hotter and drier weather conditions spurred by climate change could reduce California’s water supply by up to 10% by the year 2040. To replace and replenish what we will lose to thirstier soils, vegetation, and the atmosphere, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced California’s latest actions to increase water supply and ...
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Oct 2, 2024 · With estimates that hotter, drier conditions could reduce California’s water supply by up to 10% by the year 2040, the state is implementing an all-of-the-above approach to safeguard and boost water supplies as outlined in the California Water Plan, Water Supply Strategy and Water Resilience Portfolio.
Climate change is impacting California’s water resources, as evidenced by changes in snowpack, sea level, and river flows. As we seek to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change, responsible management of California’s water resources is essential for the long-term health of our state.
Dec 7, 2021 · A warmer climate intensifies the effect of these dry periods, as drier soil and drier air stress both natural vegetation and crops. Rising global temperatures affect runoff from the Sierra...
Furthermore, higher temperatures could, without substantial precipitation increases, decrease California’s access to Colorado River water, which today supplies about 10 percent of California’s water use.
Scientists warn that hotter, drier weather could diminish California water supplies by up to 10 percent by 2040. In a warming climate, a greater share of rain and snowfall will be absorbed by dry soils, consumed by thirsty plants, and evaporated into the air. This leaves less water to meet our needs.
Apr 2, 2024 · Hotter and drier weather could diminish our water supply up to 10% by 2040, and this strategy offsets that loss – adding enough storage, recycling, and smarter water use to supply 8.4 million households every year.
