Insights from a new UC San Diego study on the hidden drivers of drought risk I’ve always appreciated having the University of California, San Diego practically “up the street” from where I live. Beyond the ocean views and the innovation culture, UCSD continues to deliver research that reshapes how we think about climate, agriculture, and water. […]
If you follow water in the American West, you’ve probably heard renewed buzz about cloud seeding, the idea that, under the right conditions, we can coax a little more snow or rain from passing storms. With reservoirs drawn down and snowpacks swinging wildly year to year, it’s fair to ask: Does cloud seeding work, and […]
Water is the West’s most valuable input. As we move into the 2025–26 water year, the climate signal to watch is La Niña, and it’s back on the table. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says the Pacific is likely to tip from neutral into La Niña this fall (about 71% odds Oct–Dec), with the signal lingering […]