Blog: California’s drought is getting worse. In a Q&A, Laurel Larsen explains how data science can help.
California is amidst a period of intensifying drought. As of July 8(link is external), Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) had issued drought emergency declarations for 50 of the state’s 58 counties and had urged local residents to voluntarily reduce their water use. Californians have seen dry periods like this before that prompted water scarcity concerns. But climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of these events, leading to increased public health and environmental concern.