Start your Monday off with some fresh off the press news!
Earth Has Tilted 31.5 Inches. That Shouldn't Happen. by Tim Newcomb of Popular Mechanics
Check out this primer by Popular Mechanics explaining the recently published study showing how groundwater extraction has shifted the tilt of the Earth. A must-read.
The NY Times and LA Times recently published articles on water and climate change.
LA Times article “Audit finds California water agency not adequately considering climate change in forecasts” by staff writer Ian James gives a deep dive state auditor released a report critical of the agency’s inclusion of climate data in predicting future water needs for Southern California. James’ reporting offering a deeper look into problems addressed by the auditor.
NY Times article “Pumping Groundwater Has Changed Earth’s Spin, Study Finds” by Raymond Zhong provides a look at the groundbreaking (ground shifting?) realization by scientists that ground water extraction has altered the rotation of the earth. Story shared by member. Article is behind a paywall.
