…with the release of USDA’s Building Blocks for Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry in April, the world must wake up to the fact that no challenge poses a greater threat…
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
…of accumulated mountain snow that melts and flows into streams as temperatures warm in spring and summer. National Water and Climate Center scientists analyze the snowpack, precipitation, air temperature and…
California Cuts Habitat Fix for Delta Project
…get permits from federal wildlife agencies against a backdrop of uncertain future climate change impacts. The original environmental improvements were projected to cost $8 billion, and officials said the new…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…a climate solution for other states and the world.” Climate Adaptation The executive order also specifically addresses the need for climate adaptation and directs state government to: – Incorporate climate…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review April 24
…of USDA Week In Review, more solar power for USDA, taking on climate change, and the children come to work. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.dm.gov www.usda.nrcs.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…10 building blocks that span a range of technologies and practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon storage, and generate clean renewable energy. USDA’s strategy focuses on climate-smart practices…
FoodKeeper App
Cathy Isom explains how this new handy smart tool to help consumers stop tossing food before its time is right at our fingertips. Foodkeeper app Learn more about the USDA…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Earth Day
…Governor Brown has signed accords to fight climate change with leaders from Mexico, China, Canada, Japan, Israel and Peru. The Governor also issued a groundbreaking call to action with hundreds…
PPIC Video: California Drought
Droughts are a regular feature of California’s variable climate, affecting cities, farms and the environment. They test water management systems and signal areas needing improvement. This video from the Public…
Snowpack Melts Early Across the West
…snow that melts and flows into streams as temperatures warm in spring and summer. National Water and Climate Center scientists analyze the snowpack, precipitation, air temperature and other measurements taken…
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…where groundwater reserves are inadequate. Climate change is expected to make severe droughts more likely. New groundwater legislation, local initiatives, and Proposition 1—the state water bond approved in November 2014—provide…
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
From CDFA Gov. Jerry Brown Moving swiftly to help communities cope with California’s devastating drought and the ongoing effects of climate change, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed emergency…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review March 20
…bringing jobs back to the U.S., picturing women in agriculture, kids talk nutrition and being climate wise with Woodsy Owl. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Farm Leader: Emerency Legislation Underscores Drought Crisis
…people who study the climate say we may have more years such as this, with California receiving a few heavy rainstorms and not much snow,” he said. “We need to…