Today, Explained

Too much water for California

Jan 12, 2023

Peter Gleick, co-founder and senior fellow at the Pacific Institute and a hydrology expert, joins to discuss California's climate vulnerabilities. He highlights the recent unexpected storms and their aftermath, urging for better flood management strategies. Gleick also reflects on California's historical megastorms, emphasizing lessons learned and the necessity for proactive policies. The conversation reveals the urgent need for community resilience and improved resource utilization in the face of increasing climate challenges.

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Peter Gleick

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

California's Weather Crisis

8min

California's Weather Woes

5min

Historical Perspectives on California's Vulnerability to Megastorms

2min

Reassessing California's Flood Management

7min

Rain is good for California, but the state was not prepared for what might be a megastorm. KQED’s Dan Brekke assesses the damage from the San Francisco Bay Area and the Pacific Institute’s Peter Gleick explains how we can be better prepared for future storms.

This episode was produced by Siona Peterous and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Efim Shapiro, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

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