EnvironmentSevere And Extreme Drought Eases In CaliforniaMay 12, 2016 | Ed JoyceSevere and extreme drought were reduced slightly in California and 10 percent of the state is completely free of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Remains 'Very Serious' In CaliforniaFebruary 4, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor says, other than a slight reduction in exceptional drought in the northern Sierra, it needs more time to assess impacts of the recent moisture on California's long-term drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Forecast To Persist, Intensify Through OctoberJuly 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere were “minor improvements” to exceptional drought in northeastern California last week, but drought is forecast to persist and intensify through October.
EnvironmentRecord Heat Dries Out California, Fire Risk IncreasesJuly 2, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecord summer heat has increased fire risk in California and the Western U.S. as drought conditions expand.
