
Why California Is Being Deluged by Atmospheric Rivers
California has been hit by repeated storms fueled by torrents of moisture called atmospheric rivers that will only intensify in a warming climate
Robin Meadows is an independent science journalist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She covers water, climate resilience and environmental policy. Her work has also appeared in bioGraphic, Chemical & Engineering News, High Country News, KneeDeep Times and elsewhere. Follow Robin Meadows on Twitter @noka_oi
California has been hit by repeated storms fueled by torrents of moisture called atmospheric rivers that will only intensify in a warming climate
Seawalls and levees may simply shift rising water elsewhere—often into disadvantaged communities
Despite perils such as oil spills and high-speed ferries, the bay has plenty of safe spots for this charismatic threatened species
Similar to hurricanes, they can hit land, but their slow pace could improve drought forecasts
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